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“As the sun is best seen at his rising and setting, so men's native dispositions are clearest seen when they are children, and when they are dying.”

Quote by Robert Boyle

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Robert Boyle, born on January 25, 1627, in Ireland and died on December 31, 1691 in England, was a renowned philosopher and scientist of the 17th century, considered one of the founders of modern chemistry. He advocated empiricism in philosophy and made significant contributions to the fields of chemistry, physics, and more. more

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