Quotes from Louis Pasteur

Life comes only from life.

The controls of life are structured as forms and nuclear arrangements, in a relation with the motions of the universe.

Where observation is concerned, chance favors only the prepared mind.

My strength lies solely in my tenacity.

Will opens the door to success, both brilliant and happy.

When I approach a child, he inspires in me two sentiments; tenderness for what he is, and respect for what he may become.

In matters of observation chance favors only the prepared mind. (not literal translation) - Dan's les champs de observation le hasard ne favorise que les esprits prepares.

Science knows no country, because knowledge belongs to humanity, and is the torch which illuminates the world. Science is the highest personification of the nation because that nation will remain the first which carries the furthest the works of thought and intelligence.

I have the faith of a Breton peasant and by the time I die I hope to have the faith of a Breton peasant's wife.

There does not exist a category of science to which one can give the name applied science. There are sciences and the applications of science, bound together as the fruit of the tree which bears it.

There does not exist a category of science to which one can give the name applied science. There are science and the applications of science, bound together as the fruit of the tree which bears it.

As in the experimental sciences, truth cannot be distinguished from error as long as firm principles have not been established through the rigorous observation of facts.

Do not let yourself be tainted with a barren skepticism.

Blessed is he who carries within himself a god and an ideal and who obeys it - an ideal of art, of science, or gospel virtues. Therein lie the springs of great thoughts and great actions.

Chance favors the prepared mind.

Science and Peace will triumph over Ignorance and War...

Luck favors the mind that is prepared.

Intuition is given only to him who has undergone long preparation to receive it.

Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity.

In the realm of scientific observation, luck is granted only to those who are prepared.

There is a time in every man's life when he looks to his God, when he looks at his life, when he wonders how he will be remembered.

The grandeur of the acts of men are measured by the inspiration from which they spring. Happy is he who bears a God within.

The more I study nature, the more I stand amazed at the work of the Creator. Science brings men nearer to God.

If perchance you should falter during the journey, a hand would be there to support you. If that should be wanting, God, who alone could take that hand from you, would Himself accomplish its work.