Dose Quote by Claude Bernard
“Tout est poison, rien n'est poison, tout est une question de dose. Everything is poisonous, nothing is poisonous, it is all a matter of dose.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Introduction to Experimental Medicine, Claude Bernard, 1865
The effect of a substance depends on its amount; both too little and too much can be harmful.
In simple terms: Dose determines harm.
Adjust dosage to stay safe.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- medical dosing
- environmental exposure
- nutrition
- chemistry
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess safe levels?
- What factors influence dose thresholds?
Even small doses can accumulate over time.