Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek Quotes

Man has always to be busy with his thoughts if anything is to be accomplished.

Whenever I found something remarkable, I have thought it my duty to put down my discovery on paper, so that all ingenious people be informed thereof.

In the year 1657 I discovered very small living creatures in rain water.

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?

How inscrutable and incomprehensible are the hidden works of Nature!