Poison Quote by Paracelsus
“Poison is in everything, and no thing is without poison. The dosage makes it either a poison or a remedy.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: De Natura Rerum, 1545
All substances contain poison; the effect depends on the dose, making it either harmful or therapeutic.
In simple terms: Poison is dose‑dependent.
Key Takeaway
Consider dosage in risk assessment.
Themes
medicine
toxicity
philosophy
Mood
cautious
thoughtful
Type
scientific
philosophical
When to use this quote
- pharmaceutical dosing
- environmental exposure
- food safety
- clinical trials
Key Concepts
dose‑response
chemical safety
therapeutics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you determine safe exposure levels?
- When can a toxin become a medicine?
A Different Perspective
Small doses may still cause harm over time.
