Louis Pasteur — "Life is a germ, and a germ is life. The living organism is the highest, the most…"
Life is a germ, and a germ is life. The living organism is the highest, the most complicated, and the most beautiful of all chemical machines.
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Attributed, reflecting his views on vitalism and the nature of life.
Date: Late 19th Century (approx.)
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