Joseph Lister
Father of antiseptic surgery
Quotes by Joseph Lister
The antiseptic system has rendered possible the performance of operations which were formerly regarded as impracticable.
The true surgeon is one who combines scientific knowledge with practical skill.
The antiseptic system is a triumph of scientific medicine.
The application of scientific principles to surgical practice has been productive of the most signal benefits.
The surgeon should never cease to learn and to improve his methods.
The antiseptic system is a boon to humanity.
The prevention of putrefaction is the key to successful surgery.
The surgeon's duty is to protect the patient from infection.
The antiseptic system has saved countless lives.
The progress of surgery depends upon the advancement of scientific knowledge.
The antiseptic system is a testament to the power of observation and experiment.
The surgeon should always be guided by the dictates of reason and experience.
The antiseptic system has opened up new fields of surgical enterprise.
The surgeon who adopts the antiseptic system will be rewarded by the gratitude of his patients.
The antiseptic system is a legacy that will endure for all time.
The surgeon's hands should be as clean as his conscience.
The greatest discovery is to find out what you are looking for.
I am but a humble servant of science, and my only aim is to contribute to the welfare of mankind.
The art of surgery is to heal, not to harm.
The future of surgery lies in the application of scientific principles.