Poison Quote by Paracelsus
“All things are poisons, for there is nothing without poisonous qualities. It is only the dose which makes a thing poison.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: De Natura Rerum, 1545
Substances are harmful only in excess; dosage determines toxicity.
In simple terms: Dose decides poison.
Measure and moderate exposure to risks.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- medication use
- environmental exposure
- food safety
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess safe levels?
- What risks do you overlook?
Even beneficial things can be harmful in large amounts.