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“A sense of power is the most intoxicating stimulant a mortal can enjoy.”

Quote by Ellen Swallow Richards

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Ellen Swallow Richards

Ellen Swallow Richards was an American chemist and social reformer who made significant contributions to the fields of sanitation and public health. She was the first woman to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Zurich and played a pivotal role in the founding of the first home economics department in the United States. more

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