Louis Pasteur

Louis Pasteur

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As a French chemist, pharmacist and microbiologist, Louis Pasteur earned a lasting place in the canon of memorable quotations. Known for his discoveries of the principles of vaccination, microbial fermentation, and pasteurization, the last of which was named after him, their words carry the weight of lived experience. Browse 11 quotes by Louis Pasteur that cover ground from Science, Knowledge, Intelligence, Strength, and Respect. As Louis Pasteur put it: "Science knows no country, because knowledge belongs to humanity, and is the torch which illuminates the world."

“There does not exist a category of science to which one can give the name applied science. There are science and the applications of science, bound together as the fruit of the tree which bears it.”

— Louis Pasteur

Science

All Quotes by Louis Pasteur

“Science is the highest personification of the nation because that nation will remain the first which carries the furthest the works of thought and intelligence.”

— Louis Pasteur

Intelligence

“Science knows no country, because knowledge belongs to humanity, and is the torch which illuminates the world. Science is the highest personification of the nation because that nation will remain the first which carries the furthest the works of thought and intelligence.”

— Louis Pasteur

Intelligence

“There are no such things as applied sciences, only applications of science.”

— Louis Pasteur

Science

“When I approach a child, he inspires in me two sentiments tenderness for what he is, and respect for what he may become.”

— Louis Pasteur

Respect

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

— Louis Pasteur

Strength

“There does not exist a category of science to which one can give the name applied science. There are science and the applications of science, bound together as the fruit of the tree which bears it.”

— Louis Pasteur

Science

“Science knows no country, because knowledge belongs to humanity, and is the torch which illuminates the world.”

— Louis Pasteur

Knowledge