Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Thomas Adams

Quote by Thomas Adams

Work

An Exposition Upon the Second Epistle General of St. Peter

This book is a comprehensive examination of the second epistle attributed to St. Peter, offering a detailed interpretation and discussion of its contents and theological significance. more

Author

Thomas Adams
Thomas Adams

Thomas Adams (1818-1905) was an outstanding scientist known for his significant contributions to the field of chemistry, particularly in the development of the rubber industry. His breakthrough in rubber vulcanization technology greatly advanced the progress of the rubber industry. more

You May Also Like

“The fact is that purification and austerity are even more necessary for the appreciation of life and laughter than for anything else. To let no bird fly past unnoticed, to spell the stones and weeds, to have the mind a storehouse of sunset, requires a discipline in pleasure and an education in gratitude.”

“Do not imagine that if you meet a really humble man he will be what most people call "humble" nowadays: he will not be a sort of greasy, smarmy person, who is always telling you that, of course, he is a nobody. Probably all you will think about him is that he seemed a cheerful, intelligent chap who took a real interest in what you said to him.”