“Were I to pray for a taste which should stand me in good stead under every variety of circumstances and be a source of happiness and a cheerfulness to me during life and a shield against its ills, however things might go amiss and the world frown upon me, it would be a taste for reading.”
Quote by John Herschel
Work
Essays from the Edinburgh and Quarterly Reviews
This volume compiles a selection of essays that were first featured in the esteemed Edinburgh and Quarterly Reviews, showcasing a range of scholarly perspectives across various disciplines. more
Author
John Herschel
Sir John Herschel was a British astronomer, mathematician, and chemist, renowned for his contributions to astronomy and photography. He was born on March 7, 1792, and died on May 11, 1871. more
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