Joshua Lederberg Quotes

I think we have to believe we are here for some purpose, and I know there are many cynics who will deny it, but they don't live as if they deny it.

Joshua Lederberg

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• I think we have to believe we are here for some purpose, and I know there are many cynics who will deny it, but they don't live as if they deny it.

  

  Joshua Lederberg
  • Believe
  • Thinking
  • Purpose