“The ambitious climb high and perilous stairs, and never care how to come down; the desire of rising hath swallowed up their fear of a fall.”
Quote by Thomas Adams
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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
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