Edward Jenner

The greatest discovery that ever was made in the whole history of medicine, is the discovery of an immunization for the small-pox.

I have been so much accustomed to see the small-pox, that I can hardly believe there is such a thing as a healthy being.

The cow-pox is a disease of so mild a nature, that it is scarcely to be called an ailment.

I am not a man of many words, but I hope my efforts will speak for themselves.

I have been so much engaged in the small-pox, that I have almost forgotten how to enjoy life.

The most important discovery that ever was made in the whole history of medicine, is the discovery of a safeguard against the small-pox.

I have been so much accustomed to see the small-pox, that I can hardly believe there is such a thing as a healthy organism.

It is not the greatest intellect that makes the greatest discoveries, but the greatest perseverance.

I have been so fortunate as to have my labours crowned with success, and to have been the means of preserving thousands of my fellow creatures from the ravages of a most destructive disease.

The grand object of all my exertions has been to promote the welfare of mankind.

The joy of discovery is certainly the liveliest of all the pleasures of the mind.

The human mind, when once it has conceived a great idea, is not easily turned from its purpose.

To investigate the causes of disease, to discover remedies, and to prevent their recurrence, are the noblest objects of human pursuit.

The path of duty is the way to glory.

The more we know, the more we are capable of knowing.

Nature is the great physician.

The study of nature is the study of God.

The greatest good we can do for others is not just to share our riches, but to reveal to them their own.

The true physician is a philosopher.

It is a great satisfaction to reflect that my labours have been productive of so much good to mankind.