Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

Biology Dutch 1632 – 1723 341 quotes

Father of microbiology, first to observe microorganisms

Quotes by Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

The parts of the body are made of small particles.

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In the blood, I have seen globules of red matter.

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The invention of the microscope has opened a new world.

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Small things have great significance when viewed closely.

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I have seen in the water of the pond many small animals.

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The structure of the eye is marvelous beyond description.

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Life exists in forms too minute for ordinary sight.

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Through my lens, the invisible becomes visible.

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The diversity of nature is infinite.

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I spend my days peering into the secrets of creation.

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Animalcules multiply with astonishing speed.

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The human body is a microcosm of wonders.

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Observation is the key to understanding nature.

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In every drop of water, a universe teems.

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My instruments reveal what the naked eye conceals.

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The smallest beings teach us the greatest lessons.

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I have beheld the birth of life under the microscope.

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Nature's artistry is in the minute details.

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Persistence in observation yields profound discoveries.

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The world of the infinitesimal is as vast as the stars.

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