M]y work, which I've done for a long time, was not pursued in order to gain the praise I now enjoy, but chiefly from a craving after knowledge, which I notice resides in me more than in most other men.
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This quote is just one of 4 total Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek quotes in our collection. Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek is known for saying 'M]y work, which I've done for a long time, was not pursued in order to gain the praise I now enjoy, but chiefly from a craving after knowledge, which I notice resides in me more than in most other men.' as well as some of the following quotes.
M]y work, which I've done for a long time, was not pursued in order to gain the praise I now enjoy, but chiefly from a craving after knowledge, which I notice resides in me more than in most other men.
I've spent more time than many will believe [making microscopic observations], but I've done them with joy, and I've taken no notice those who have said why take so much trouble and what good is it?
This quote is just one of 4 total Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek quotes in our collection. Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek is known for saying 'M]y work, which I've done for a long time, was not pursued in order to gain the praise I now enjoy, but chiefly from a craving after knowledge, which I notice resides in me more than in most other men.' as well as some of the following quotes.