cautionary quotes on playing God in science

I had desired it with an ardour that far exceeded moderation; but now that I had finished, the beauty of the dream vanished, and breathless horror and disgust filled my heart.
Victor Frankenstein[1]
Learn from me, if not by my precepts, at least by my example, how dangerous is the acquirement of knowledge and how much happier that man is who believes his native town to be the world, than he who aspires to become greater than his nature will allow.
Victor Frankenstein[1]
Extraordinary technology brings extraordinary recklessness, Because the human mind hasn't matured like technology has.
Corazon Calamidad[5]
Just because we can innovate, doesn't mean we should, Science can no more be measured by the query of could.
Unknown[5]
Science is a game – but a game with reality, a game with sharpened knives.
Erwin Schroedinger[6]