Pasteur Quote by William Carlos Williams
““I prefer not to starve, to live by the practice of medicine, which combines the best features of both science and philosophy with that imponderable and enlightening element, disease, unknown in its normality to either. But, like Pasteur, when he was young, or anyone else who has something to do, I wish I had more money for my literary experiments.” William Carlos Williams, c. 1931””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Collected Poems of William Carlos Williams, 1931
He expresses a desire for financial support for literary experiments, blending medicine, science, and philosophy.
In simple terms: He wants money for literary work.
Seek resources for creative pursuits.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- grant writing
- artist residencies
- academic research
- publishing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can artists secure funding?
- What role does money play in creativity?
Funding is often scarce for experimental work.