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Chemist

William Ramsay was a distinguished British chemist born on October 2, 1852, in Edinburgh, Scotland, and died on July 23, 1916. He is known for his discovery of inert gases, which had a profound impact on the field of chemistry.

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Famous William Ramsay Quotes

“The country which is in advance of the rest of the world in chemistry will also be foremost in wealth and in general prosperity.”

World Country Wealth Prosperity Chemistry

Book:Essays Biographical and Chemical

Source: Essays Biographical and Chemical

“Nothing can be more certain than this: that we are just beginning to learn something of the wonders of the world on which we live and move and have our being.”

World Moving Certain Wonder Wonder Of The World

Book:Essays Biographical and Chemical

Source: Essays Biographical and Chemical

“The noblest exercise of the mind within doors, and most befitting a person of quality, is study.”

Mind Persons Quality Study Doors Exercise

Author:William Ramsay

“If Russia is prepared to run the risk of cutting off supplies to its neighbors if they have a disagreement, how reliable are they as a supplier? You have to ask the question.”

Ifs Running Asks Cutting Risk Prepared Neighbor Russia Disagreement Supplies Suppliers Cutting Off

Author:William Ramsay

“Progress is made by trial and failure; the failures are generally a hundred times more numerous than the successes ; yet they are usually left unchronicled.”

Made Left Progress Hundred Trials Progress In Science

Book:Essays Biographical and Chemical

Source: Essays Biographical and Chemical

About the Author

Born: October 2, 1852
Died: July 23, 1916
Known for: Chemist
Quotes: 5

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