It is not the discovery of a new substance that is important, but the recognition of its properties.
Discovery of penicillin
General reflection on scientific discovery
circa 1940s
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"The thought that I might have discovered something which would be of value in treating disease was, of course, uppermost in my mind."
Strange & Unusual"My greatest satisfaction comes from knowing that my work has saved countless lives."
Strange & Unusual"We must be careful not to create a race of penicillin-resistant superbugs."
Shocking"I certainly did not plan to revolutionise all medicine by discovering the world's first antibiotic, or killer of bacteria. But I suppose that is exactly what I did."
Strange & Unusual"It is a matter of great satisfaction to see penicillin saving so many lives."
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