The general mental qualification necessary for scientific advancement is that which is usually denominated "common sense," though added to this, imagination, induction, and trained logic, either of common language or of mathematics, are important adjuncts. — Joseph Henry Copy Share Image
Meteorology has ever been an apple of contention, as if the violent commotions of the atmosphere induced a sympathetic effect on the minds of… — Joseph Henry Copy Share Image
The general mental qualification necessary for scientific advancement is that which is usually denominated "common sense," though added to this, imagination, induction, and trained… — Joseph Henry Copy Share Image
“The seed of great discoveries are constantly floating around us, but they only take root in minds well prepared to receive them.” — Joseph Henry Copy Share Image
All creeds and opinions are nothing but the mere result of chance and temperament. — Joseph Henry Copy Share Image
Nothing but the infinite Pity is sufficient for the infinite pathos of human life. — Joseph Henry Copy Share Image
The man of true genius never lives before his time, he never undertakes impossibilities, and always embarks on his enterprise at the suitable place… — Joseph Henry Copy Share Image
The person who thought there could be any real conflict between science and religion must be either very young in science or ignorant of… — Joseph Henry Copy Share Image
The person who thinks there can be any real conflict between science and religion must be either very young in science or very ignorant… — Joseph Henry Copy Share Image
“Modern civilization depends on science … James Smithson was well aware that knowledge should not be viewed as existing in isolated parts, but as… — Joseph Henry Copy Share Image
