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# Hudson Maxim

(1853–1927)   Chemist

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Hudson Maxim was a chemist, best known for *Leading opinions both for and against national defense*.

## Quick Facts About Hudson Maxim

Born February 3, 1853

Died May 6, 1927

Profession Chemist

Notable works Leading opinions both for and against national defense

## About Hudson Maxim

Hudson Maxim, was an American inventor and chemist who invented a variety of explosives, including smokeless gunpowder, Thomas Edison referred to him as "the most versatile man in America". He was the brother of Hiram Maxim, inventor of the Maxim gun and uncle of Hiram Percy Maxim, inventor of the Maxim Silencer.

##  Quotes by Hudson Maxim

> [If all boys could be made to know that with every breath of cigarette smoke they inhale imbecility and exhale manhood ...…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/hudson-maxim/if-all-boys-could-be-made-to-know-that-with-every-breath-of-cigarette/)

[Hudson Maxim](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hudson-maxim/)

[Balls](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/balls/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/826/hudson-maxim-70942_balls_if-all-boys-could-be-made-to-know-that-w_42844.png)

> [The wreath of cigarette smoke which curls about the head of the growing lad holds his brain in an iron grip which…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/hudson-maxim/the-wreath-of-cigarette-smoke-which-curls-about-the-head-of-the/)

[Hudson Maxim](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hudson-maxim/)

[Brain](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/brain/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c3b/hudson-maxim-70942_brain_the-wreath-of-cigarette-smoke-which-curl_633729.png)

> [“The wreath of cigarette smoke which curls about the head of the growing lad holds his brain in an iron grip which…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/hudson-maxim/the-wreath-of-cigarette-smoke-which-curls-about-the-head-of-the-2/)

[Hudson Maxim](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hudson-maxim/)

[Cigarette smoke](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/cigarette-smoke/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9c8/hudson-maxim-70942_cigarette-smoke_the-wreath-of-cigarette-smoke-which-curl_887505.png)

> [Doubt is often better than overconfidence, for it leads to inquiry, and inquiry leads to invention.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/hudson-maxim/doubt-is-often-better-than-overconfidence-for-it-leads-to-inquiry-and/)

[Hudson Maxim](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hudson-maxim/)

[Doubt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/doubt/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/613/hudson-maxim-70942_doubt_doubt-is-often-better-than-overconfidenc_3107073.png)

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