Charles Best

Medicine Canadian 1899 – 1978 374 quotes

A medical scientist who, along with Frederick Banting, was instrumental in the discovery of insulin.

Quotes by Charles Best

Speech excerpt: Let us advance medicine for humanity's sake.

Speech 1955

Letter to Banting: Our partnership was destiny's design.

Letter 1921

Observation: Histamine's role in allergy is profound.

Paper 1937

Philosophy: Knowledge is the antidote to ignorance's poison.

Essay 1947

Joke: Insulin walks into a bar... the bartender says, 'We don't serve your type!'

Conversation 1960

On politics: Funding research is investing in tomorrow's health.

Testimony 1953

Reflection: Life's meaning found in the lab's quiet victories.

Diary 1972

Aphorism: The body heals itself if given the tools.

Book 1928

Interview: Collaboration with Banting was electric.

Interview 1970

Witty remark: Skeptics doubted; dogs proved us right.

Anecdote 1922

Major work: In 'The Rage of Life': Physiology unveils life's fury.

Book 1966

Last words: Keep seeking, keep healing.

Deathbed 1978

Professional: Choline's deficiency leads to fatty livers.

Lecture 1935

Personal: Family inspired my relentless pursuit.

Memoir 1950

Speech: Global health demands global cooperation.

Speech 1964

Excerpt: From letters to students: Question everything.

Letter 1945

Observation: Insulin's purity is paramount for efficacy.

Paper 1924

Humor: Research is 90% perspiration, 10% inspiration—and coffee!

Interview 1957

Reflection: Legacy is in lives saved, not awards won.

Essay 1976

Aphorism: Science is the art of the possible.

Book 1930