Koichi Tanaka quotes

Koichi Tanaka is a renowned Japanese scientist best known for his pioneering work in mass spectrometry. His innovative techniques transformed the analysis of biological molecules and advanced the field of proteomics. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his contributions. Here are 14 of his quotes:

I suppose the reason I chose electrical engineering was because I had always been interested in electricity, involving myself in such projects as building radios from the time I was a child. (Koichi Tanaka)
From my father, I learned the importance of working sincerely at things to which I had committed myself, and to persevere untiringly even in the face of little progress. View quote
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However, the occasional visit of success provides just the excitement an engineer needs to face work the following day. View quote
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The thought grew strong in me that since I had gone to the trouble of being born, I might as well be useful in helping people live long and healthy lives. And this thought has always resided in the back of my mind. View quote
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When it came time to find employment, I set my sights on becoming an engineer at a home electronics manufacturer, a field that was closely related to my major at university. View quote
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Most of the work performed by a development engineer results in failure. View quote
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My grandmother valued even the smallest of things. View quote
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In such an environment, I was able to study things that could be of immediate usefulness to the world. That learning experience undoubtedly served me well when I eventually entered the work force. View quote
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I cannot say that I was a particularly diligent student, especially during the lower grades. View quote
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Upon receiving my notification of acceptance to the university, my parents noticed that they were obliged to submit to the university, among other things, a copy of my official family register. After much mental anguish, they decided to inform me of the secret of my birth. View quote
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My natural mother died one month after I was born, apparently due to giving birth at an advanced age. (Koichi Tanaka)
The Faculty of Technology of Tohoku University is renowned for its tradition of practical studies. View quote
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In 1978, I entered Tohoku University, into the Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Technology. View quote
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The tenacious character I've possessed since I was a small child propelled me to successfully meet this challenge, and I was able to safely gain acceptance to the university of my choice. View quote
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Koichi Tanaka

Koichi Tanaka - Image
Photo: 日本学士院, CC BY 4.0
Occupation: Japanese Scientist
Born: August 3, 1959
Quotes count: 14