James Watt was equally distinguished as a natural philosopher and chemist; his inventions demonstrate his profound knowledge of those sciences, and that… — Humphry Davy Copy Share Image
It is not science which leads to unbelief but rather ignorance. The ignorant man thinks he understands something provided that he sees… — Jan Potocki Copy Share Image
Accustomed to trace the operation of general causes, and the exemplification of general laws, in circumstances where the uninformed and unenquiring eye… — John Herschel Copy Share Image
To the natural philosopher, there is no natural object unimportant or trifling. From the least of Nature's works he may learn the… — John Herschel Copy Share Image