We all need permission to do science, but for reasons that are deeply ingrained in history, this permission is more often given to men than to women.
More Quotes by Vera Rubin
Science progresses best when observations force us to alter our preconceptions.
Worldwide, half of all brains are in women.
Don't let anyone keep you down for silly reasons such as who you are.
Fame is fleeting. My numbers mean more to me than my name.
There was just nothing as interesting in my life as watching the stars every night.
I try to do my science in a moral way, and, I believe that, ideally, science should be looked upon as something that helps us understand our role in the universe.