Accounts Quote by Louis Pasteur
“If it is a terrifying thought that life is at the mercy of the multiplication of these minute bodies [microbes], it is a consoling hope that Science will not always remain powerless before such enemies...”
About This Quote
Source Letter to the French Academy of Sciences, 1885
Science offers hope against microscopic threats, though it cannot yet control all
In simple terms: Science can help fight microbes but isn’t all‑powerful
Invest in research and public health measures
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- pandemic response
- hospital hygiene
- food safety
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What research gaps remain?
- How can we balance optimism with caution?
Science may be limited by unknown pathogens and funding