Robert Winston Quotes & Sayings (Page 4)

“In reality, both religion and science are expressions of man's uncertainty. Perhaps the paradox is that certainty, whether it be in science or religion, is dangerous.”

“We must not fail to recognise that television can be a hugely positive influence in children's lives, one of the greatest educators in contemporary society and an increasing influence on all the children followed in 'Child of Our Time.'”

“Women of child-bearing age steadily run out of eggs by the continuous process of cell death. While reading a copy of the 'Guardian' carefully from cover to cover, a normal woman will have lost on average two eggs - while, typically, a normal man will have made 70,000 new sperm.”

“I think scientific arrogance really does give a great degree of distrust. I think people begin to think that scientists like to believe that they can run the universe.”

“By discovering how our minds work, we can improve our learning power and unlock our true potential.”

“Neuroscience is now a very important research area in biology. We are now understanding a lot more about brains in babies, as well as children and adults.”

“Well I think fundamentally, what I think surprises me is the creationist movement, and the notion that somehow you can't believe in God if you believe in evolution. But I don't think there's anything in the Bible which prevents a recognition that evolution is a highly plausible way that we came to be here.”

“I think that good parenting should allow children to be children. That naivety and slightly open way of looking at the world is very valuable.”

“Having a child is arguably the most important thing you do in life.”

“My own field, the prevention of genetic disorders in babies, has been possible only because of humane work on animals.”