Gerhard Domagk
Discovered the first sulfonamide drug, Prontosil, which was effective against bacterial infections.
Most quoted
"The fight against infectious diseases is a fight against the invisible, but it is a fight we can win with the weapons of chemistry and perseverance."
— from Speech on Chemotherapy, 1935
"I believe that the future of medicine lies in chemotherapy, in finding specific substances that can target and destroy disease-causing organisms."
— from Diary entry
"Some colleagues believe that if you stare at a problem long enough, it will eventually solve itself. I prefer a more active form of persuasion."
— from Laboratory notes
All quotes by Gerhard Domagk (423)
Pathology reveals the hidden enemies within the body.
Innovation in medicine comes from questioning the status quo.
Life's meaning lies in contributing to the alleviation of suffering.
Sulfonamides marked the dawn of a new era in bacteriology.
Humor in the lab: Sometimes the best discoveries come from spilled solutions.
War interrupted science, but knowledge endures.
The microscope is our window to the invisible world of disease.
True wisdom in medicine is humility before nature's complexities.
My work on dyes led unexpectedly to healing.
Antibiotics are not a panacea, but a vital tool in our arsenal.
In research, patience is the greatest virtue.
The Nazi regime's interference was a dark chapter, but science prevailed.
Discoveries like prontosil remind us of serendipity's role in progress.
Life is a delicate balance; medicine tips it towards health.
I owe my success to my team's dedication.
Bacteria evolve; so must our treatments.
A witty pathologist once said: Infections are sneaky, but we're sneakier.
The joy of science is in the pursuit, not just the prize.
From pathology to therapy: That's the path I trod.
Global health depends on shared scientific knowledge.
Contemporaries of Gerhard Domagk
Other Medicines born within 50 years of Gerhard Domagk (1895–1964).