Louis Pasteur

Chemistry French 1822 – 1895 286 quotes

Father of microbiology and pasteurization

Quotes by Louis Pasteur

Science is a continuous quest for truth, a never-ending journey.

Speech at the Pasteur Institute 1880

The greatest reward for a scientist is the joy of discovery.

Research notes 1860

The scientific method is a powerful tool, but it is only as good as the mind that wields it.

Lecture notes 1870

The future of humanity depends on the progress of science.

Speech at the Pasteur Institute 1880

The pursuit of knowledge is a noble endeavor.

Letter to a student 1870

The greatest minds are those that question everything.

Lecture notes 1860

The scientific spirit is a spirit of inquiry, of doubt, and of constant questioning.

Speech at the French Academy of Sciences 1870

The universe is full of mysteries, and science is the key to unlocking them.

Personal reflection 1880

The greatest gift we can give to future generations is the gift of knowledge.

Speech at the Pasteur Institute 1880

The true measure of a scientist is not the number of discoveries he makes, but the impact of those discoveries on humanity.

Speech at the Pasteur Institute 1890

Live in the serene peace of laboratories and libraries. Wait patiently. Those who work will win.

Letter 1864

Wine is the most healthful and most hygienic of beverages.

Book 1866

In the fields of observation, chance favors only the prepared mind.

Lecture 1854

The greatest derangement of the mind is to believe in something because one wishes it to be so.

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It is surmounting difficulties that makes heroes.

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Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity.

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The universe is asymmetric.

Scientific Paper 1860

Do not dream of great achievements; begin with small ones.

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Posterity will one day laugh at the foolishness of modern medicine.

Speech 1872

I am on the edge of a frightful precipice... Yet I do not fear it.

Letter 1895