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But if the two countries or governments are at war, the men of science are not. That would, indeed be a civil…
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To me there never has been a higher source of honour or distinction than that connected with advances in science. I have…
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The progression of physical science is much more connected with your prosperity than is usually imagined. You owe to experimental philosophy some…
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Nature is beautiful, and you are in her bosom. That voice of comfort which speaks in the breezes of morning, may visit…
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The whole language of nature informs us, that in animated beings there is something above our powers of investigation; something which employs,…
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Cuvier had even in his address & manner the character of a superior Man, much general power & eloquence in conversation &…
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I have learned more from my mistakes than from my successes.
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Gay-Lussac was quick, lively, ingenious and profound, with great activity of mind and great facility of manipulation. I should place him at…
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