Art Quote by Joseph Black
“Upon the whole, Chymistry is as yet but an opening science, closely connected with the usefull and ornamental arts, and worthy the attention of the liberal mind. And it must always become more and more so: for though it is only of late, that it has been looked upon in that light, the great progress already made in Chymical knowledge, gives us a pleasant prospect of rich additions to it. The Science is now studied on solid and rational grounds. While our knowledge is imperfect, it is apt to run into error: but Experiment is the thread that will lead us out of the labyrinth.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Elements of Chemistry, 1761
Chemistry is an emerging, practical science linked to useful arts, deserving scholarly attention, and will grow as experiments correct errors.
In simple terms: Chemistry is a new, useful science that will improve with experiments.
Key Takeaway
Embrace experimental learning in chemistry.
Themes
science
progress
experimentation
education
Mood
curious
optimistic
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- laboratory work
- industrial processes
- artistic material use
- academic study
Key Concepts
empiricism
methodology
interdisciplinary
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance theory and experiment?
- What resources support experimental chemistry?
A Different Perspective
Experiments can be costly and time‑consuming, limiting rapid progress.
