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“I have attempted to give you a glimpse... of what there may be of soul in chemistry. But it may have been in vain. Perchance the chemist is already damned and the guardian of the pearly gates had decreed that of all the black arts, chemistry is the blackest. But if the chemist has lost his soul…” quote by G.N.Lewis
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““I have attempted to give you a glimpse... of what there may be of soul in chemistry. But it may have been in vain. Perchance the chemist is already damned and the guardian of the pearly gates had decreed that of all the black arts, chemistry is the blackest. But if the chemist has lost his soul, he will not have lost his courage and as he descends into the inferno, sees the rows of glowing furnaces and sniffs the homey fumes of brimstone, he will call out: Asmodeus, hand me a test tube.””

G.N.Lewis

About This Quote

A darkly comedic take on the chemist’s soul and courage amidst infernal trials.

In simple terms: Chemist’s soul vs. courage.

Key Takeaway

Find courage despite darkness.

Themes

dark humor science courage

Mood

satire philosophical

Type

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When to use this quote

  • Humor may trivialize serious themes.

Key Concepts

academic life ethical dilemmas personal trials

Questions to Reflect On

  • darkly comedic
  • thought‑provoking
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