Sir Humphry Davy, 1st Baronet PRS MRIA FGS (17 December 1778 – 29 May 1829) was a Cornish chemist and inventor, who is best remembered today for his discoveries of several alkali and alkaline earth metals, as we...
Life is made up, not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things, in which smiles and kindness, and small obligations given habitually, are what preserve the heart and secure comfort. Humphry Davy
Life is made up, not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things, in which smiles and kindness, and small obligations given habitually, are what preserve the heart and secure comfort.
The ideal life is that which has few friends, but many acquaintances. Humphry Davy
The ideal life is that which has few friends, but many acquaintances.
The ready apology covers a multitude of social sins. Humphry Davy
The ready apology covers a multitude of social sins.
Language is not only the vehicle of thought, it is a great and efficient instrument in thinking. Humphry Davy
Language is not only the vehicle of thought, it is a great and efficient instrument in thinking.
I have learned more from my mistakes than from my successes. Humphry Davy
I have learned more from my mistakes than from my successes.
There are very few persons who pursue science with true dignity. Humphry Davy
There are very few persons who pursue science with true dignity.
The most important of my discoveries have been suggested to me by failures. Humphry Davy
The most important of my discoveries have been suggested to me by failures.