I shall endeavour still further to prosecute this inquiry, an inquiry I trust not merely speculative, but of sufficient moment to inspire the pleasing hope of its becoming essentially beneficial to mankind.
Meaning of the quote
Edward Jenner, a scientist from England, wanted to keep studying a topic that he believed would be very important and helpful to people. He was excited about the possibility of his research making a real difference in people's lives.
More quotes from Edward Jenner
I hope that some day the practice of producing cowpox in human beings will spread over the world – when that day comes, there will be no more smallpox.
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The deviation of man from the state in which he was originally placed by nature seems to have proved to him a prolific source of diseases.
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I shall endeavour still further to prosecute this inquiry, an inquiry I trust not merely speculative, but of sufficient moment to inspire the pleasing hope of its becoming essentially beneficial to mankind.
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