Changed Quote by Walter Hadwen
“I once believed in Jenner; I once believed in Pasteur. I believed in vaccination. I believed in vivisection. But I changed my views as the result of hard thinking.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Health Forum, 1923
The speaker recounts past trust in medical pioneers and practices, then admits changing his stance after deep reflection.
In simple terms: He once trusted vaccines and animal testing, but later reconsidered.
Key Takeaway
Question beliefs through critical thinking.
Themes
science
skepticism
ethics
personal growth
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
personal narrative
When to use this quote
- medical research
- personal health decisions
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
history of medicine
critical reasoning
public health
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence prompted your change?
- How do you balance skepticism with public health?
A Different Perspective
Changing views may be seen as denial of established science.
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