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Chemist

John William Draper was a prominent chemist, born on May 5, 1811, and died on January 4, 1882. He made significant contributions to the field of chemistry, particularly in the area of photographic chemistry.

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Famous John William Draper Quotes

“Is it not true that for every person the course of life is along the line of least resistance, and that in this the movement of humanity is like the movement of material bodies?”

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Book:Scientific memoirs, being experimental contributions to a knowledge of radiant energy

Source: Scientific memoirs, being experimental contributions to a knowledge of radiant energy

“Experimental investigation, to borrow a phrase employed by Kepler respecting the testing of hypotheses, is "a very great thief of time." Sometimes it costs many days to determine a fact that can be stated in a line.”

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Book:Scientific memoirs, being experimental contributions to a knowledge of radiant energy

Source: Scientific memoirs, being experimental contributions to a knowledge of radiant energy

About the Author

Born: May 5, 1811
Died: January 4, 1882
Known for: Chemist
Quotes: 19

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History of the Conflict Between Religion and Science: By John William Draper ...Related source material

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