Alexander Fleming

I never dreamed of being a Nobel laureate; I just wanted to cure infections.

Bacteria are cleverer than we think; they adapt quickly.

Life is too short to waste on trivial pursuits.

The discovery of lysozyme was as important to me as penicillin.

Humor in science keeps the mind sharp.

War accelerates medical progress, but at what cost?

Every mold has its secrets; one must look closely.

Fame is fleeting; knowledge endures.

I prefer the quiet of the lab to the noise of acclaim.

Antiseptics kill germs but also harm tissue; nature knows better.

Collaboration is the key to great discoveries.

The body has its own defenses; we merely assist them.

In research, failure is the precursor to success.

Penicillin's story is one of serendipity and hard work.

Doctors must learn microbiology to fight disease effectively.

Life's greatest joy is solving a puzzle no one else can.

Bacteriology is the foundation of modern medicine.

I owe my success to observation, not genius.

The world needs more scientists with humility.

From a dirty Petri dish came hope for millions.