Disease Quote by Margaret Halsey
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Duty of Scientists” in The New Yorker, 1972
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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