“In comparison to them and countless others, I had no right to suffer. But suffering came whether or not I was worthy.” SufferingDepressionAnxietyAnxiety DisordersSuffer Book:Lady Clementine Source: Lady Clementine
“Since I was a little girl, I've been entranced by early books. The sight of them, the smell of them, the wonderful feel of their covers and pages, and the thrill of the places to which they've travelled and the barriers they've crossed.” ReadingBooksLibraryLibrariansLoveofbooks Book:The Personal Librarian Source: The Personal Librarian
“There you have it. He is resentful that a woman is succeeding where he failed, and most likely, he will either continue to encroach on your territory or try to take credit for your work. Be careful.” ScienceFeminismBiologyMisogynyPatriarchyWomen In ScienceEmasculationRosalind FranklinWomen In Stem Book:Her Hidden Genius Source: Her Hidden Genius
“I feel him, too. I suppose he was always larger than life, so we shouldn’t expect death to eradicate him from our existence.” DeathMourningRemembrance Book:The Personal Librarian Source: The Personal Librarian
“Exactly," he answers again, with that patronizing smile. Watson's approach to science contains such a vital flaw it nearly takes my breath away. How can one call oneself a scientist and begin one's investigation with a conclusion instead of building to one only after exhaustive research?” ScienceResearchMisogynyConfirmation BiasRosalind Franklin Book:Her Hidden Genius Source: Her Hidden Genius
“Science IS life, dear cousin. It is the lens through which I see and experience the and make sense of the world around me, and it is my way of giving back. In solving crucial scientific mysteries at King's, I became closer and closer to the understanding of life itself. And I wouldn't undo that for anything. That IS my faith.” ScienceBiologyScience Vs ReligionRosalind FranklinScience Vs Faith Book:Her Hidden Genius Source: Her Hidden Genius
“It is in these moments that I wonder--despite my love of and commitment to science--if I have chosen the right track. Should I be following the long-established path carved out for me by my family, a path stolen from so many Jewish women and men by the Nazis during the past, horrible war? Do I owe it to them to carry on the Franklin traditions in their name?” Self DoubtGenerational TraumaFamily PressureRosalind Franklin Book:Her Hidden Genius Source: Her Hidden Genius