Elie Metchnikoff

Immunologist Russian 1845 – 1916

Discovered phagocytosis, founding cellular immunology.

389 quotes

"Imagination is the birthplace of all science."
Imagination
"Technology must serve humanity, not control it."
Technology
"History teaches us the patterns of human behavior."
History
"Philosophy helps us ask the right questions."
Philosophy
"Literature captures the essence of human experience."
Literature
"Politics should be guided by scientific truth."
Politics
"War is the failure of understanding between peoples."
War
"Motivation comes from believing in the importance of your work."
Motivation
"Inspiration is found in the natural world."
Inspiration
"Relationships are strengthened through mutual respect."
Relationships
"Solitude allows us to reflect and grow."
Solitude
"Hope is the evidence of things not yet seen."
Hope
"Love is the force that binds society together."
Love
"Friendship is a treasure beyond measure."
Friendship
"Family is the foundation of all social order."
Family
"Success is measured by contribution, not accumulation."
Success
"Faith in the power of science sustains us."
Faith
"Leadership is the ability to inspire others toward truth."
Leadership
"Gratitude is the mark of a civilized soul."
Gratitude
"Creativity flows from deep observation of reality."
Creativity
"Justice requires both knowledge and compassion."
Justice
"The body's defenses are more powerful than we imagine."
Strength
"Time reveals the truth of all things."
Time
"Knowledge is the light that dispels ignorance."
Knowledge
"Wisdom comes from learning from both success and failure."
Wisdom
"Every organism contains the wisdom of evolution."
Nature
"The microscope reveals worlds of wonder."
Science
"Illness teaches us the value of health."
Health
"Effort is the price of any achievement."
Perseverance
"Freedom is earned through knowledge and discipline."
Freedom