I don't know what your Company is feeling as of today…
![“I don't know what your Company is feeling as of today about the work of Dr. Alice Hamilton on benzol [benzene] poisoning. I know that back in the old days some of your boys used to think that she was a plain nuisance and just picking on you for luck. But I have a hunch that as you have learned…” quote by Bradley Dewey](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/7d9/bradley-dewey-171290_alice-hamilton_i-don-t-know-what-your-company-is-feelin_487317.jpg)
““I don't know what your Company is feeling as of today about the work of Dr. Alice Hamilton on benzol [benzene] poisoning. I know that back in the old days some of your boys used to think that she was a plain nuisance and just picking on you for luck. But I have a hunch that as you have learned more about the subject, men like your good self have grown to realize the debt that society owes her for her crusade. I am pretty sure that she has saved the lives of a great many girls in can-making plants and I would hate to think that you didn't agree with me.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The writer praises Dr. Hamilton’s work on benzene poisoning, urging modern companies to recognize her contributions.
In simple terms: Recognize historic scientific contributions to safety.
Key Takeaway
Honor past pioneers in health.
Themes
science
history
recognition
public health
women in science
Mood
respectful
advocative
Type
Business:0
Great man:0
Hamilton:0
Medicine:0
Poison:0
Science:0
Company Feeling:0
Hamilton Benzol:0
Benzene Poisoning:0
Poisoning Know:0
Benzol:0
When to use this quote
- corporate policy
- education
- advocacy
Key Concepts
occupational safety
chemical research
Questions to Reflect On
- How can companies embed historical safety lessons?
- What barriers exist to honoring past scientists?
A Different Perspective
Companies may ignore past lessons.