Matter, though divisible in an extreme degree, is nevertheless not infinitely divisible. That is, there must be some point beyond which we cannot go in the division of matter. ... I have chosen the word “atom” to signify these ultimate particles. — John Dalton Copy Share Image
The cause of rain is now, I consider, no longer an object of doubt. If two masses of air of unequal temperatures, by the… — John Dalton Copy Share Image
“I was introduced to Mr. Davy , who has rooms adjoining mine (in the Royal Institution); he is a very agreeable and intelligent young… — John Dalton Copy Share Image
No new creation or destruction of matter is within the reach of chemical agency. We might as well attempt to introduce a new planet… — John Dalton Copy Share Image
Matter, though divisible in an extreme degree, is nevertheless not infinitely divisible. That is, there must be some point beyond which we cannot go… — John Dalton Copy Share Image
If I have succeeded better than many who surround me, it has been chiefly - may I say almost solely - from universal assiduity. — John Dalton Copy Share Image
This paper will no doubt be found interesting by those who take an interest in it — John Dalton Copy Share Image
We should scarcely be excused in concluding this essay without calling the reader's attention to the beneficent and wise laws established by the author… — John Dalton Copy Share Image
Reconsidering Happiness captures all the contradictory impulses of falling in and out of love-the lust and wanderlust, the contentment and restlessness, the secret loyalties,… — John Dalton Copy Share Image
I was introduced to Mr. Davy, who has rooms adjoining mine (in the Royal Institution); he is a very agreeable and intelligent young man,… — John Dalton Copy Share Image
Berzelius' symbols are horrifying. A young student in chemistry might as soon learn Hebrew as make himself acquainted with them... They appear to me… — John Dalton Copy Share Image
I spent several years acquiring the obsessive, day-to-day discipline that's needed if you want to write professionally, then several more, highly valuable years studying… — John Dalton Copy Share Image
