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“prejudice will always exist. So will sickness and disease, but that scarcely seems sufficient reason for telling our medical scientists to put on their hats, close up their laboratories, and give the spirochetes, bacilli and viruses a free hand.” quote by Margaret Halsey
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“prejudice will always exist. So will sickness and disease, but that scarcely seems sufficient reason for telling our medical scientists to put on their hats, close up their laboratories, and give the spirochetes, bacilli and viruses a free hand.”

Margaret Halsey

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Scientists should not abandon their work despite disease and prejudice; they must continue research to combat illness.

In simple terms: Scientists must persist despite obstacles.

Key Takeaway

Commit to scientific responsibility.

Themes

ethics science public health perseverance

Mood

determined urgent

Type

ethical motivational

When to use this quote

  • pandemic response
  • medical research funding
  • public policy
  • education

Key Concepts

research methodology social responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can scientists stay motivated?
  • What societal support is needed?
A Different Perspective

Resource constraints can limit research.

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