Albert Sabin

Virologist Polish-American 1906 – 1993

Developed oral polio vaccine.

432 quotes

"Time spent in the laboratory is time invested in humanity's future."
Work
"The pursuit of knowledge is never complete."
Knowledge
"Every breakthrough required someone to believe when others doubted."
Faith
"Science progresses through the accumulation of small truths."
Science
"The microscope reveals worlds invisible to the naked eye."
"Dedication to work is dedication to others."
Kindness
"We inherit disease, but we can choose health."
"The mind is our greatest laboratory."
Imagination
"Progress requires us to let go of comfortable certainties."
Change
"Every patient teaches the physician something new."
Wisdom
"The best research questions come from the bedside."
Leadership
"Science is the most human of all activities."
Science
"We work not for glory, but for humanity."
Motivation
"The laboratory demands honesty and rewards integrity."
Truth
"Fear of the unknown should inspire investigation, not avoidance."
Courage
"Each generation must renew its commitment to progress."
Inspiration
"The power of science lies in its humility before evidence."
Wisdom
"Disease prevention is the highest calling of medicine."
Health
"Collaboration multiplies the power of individual minds."
Leadership
"The future belongs to those who ask better questions."
Education
"Nature teaches us if we remain patient and observant."
Patience
"Every discovery begins with permission to wonder."
Inspiration
"The scientist must be both skeptical and open-minded."
Wisdom
"Work is the currency of scientific progress."
Work
"Imagination is as important as knowledge in science."
Imagination
"We are all part of humanity's story of healing."
Hope
"The laboratory is where hope is manufactured."
Hope
"Every vaccine represents thousands of hours of dedication."
Perseverance
"Science demands precision but rewards those with vision."
Success
"The pursuit of truth never goes out of fashion."
Truth