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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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World Country Wealth Prosperity Chemistry

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“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

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

Mind Persons Quality Study Doors Exercise

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“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

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“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

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About the Author

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