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...
We must reason in natural philosophy not from what we hope, or even expect, but from what we perceive. Humphry Davy
We must reason in natural philosophy not from what we hope, or even expect, but from what we perceive.
What is politeness in the home but the outcome of affection and self-respect, and the suppression of all those natural instincts of self-seeking that, allowed their way, produce the worst manners in the world? Humphry Davy
What is politeness in the home but the outcome of affection and self-respect, and the suppression of all those natural instincts of self-seeking that, allowed their way, produce the worst manners in the world?
It must always be borne in mind that the assumption of woman's social superiority lies at the root of these rules of conduct. Humphry Davy
It must always be borne in mind that the assumption of woman's social superiority lies at the root of these rules of conduct.
By science calmed, over the peaceful soul, Bright with eternal Wisdom's lucid ray, Peace, meek of eye, extends her soft control, And drives the puny Passions far away. Humphry Davy
By science calmed, over the peaceful soul, Bright with eternal Wisdom's lucid ray, Peace, meek of eye, extends her soft control, And drives the puny Passions far away.
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 ready apology covers a multitude of social sins. Humphry Davy
The ready apology covers a multitude of social sins.
Nothing tends so much to the advancement of knowledge as the application of a new instrument. Humphry Davy
Nothing tends so much to the advancement of knowledge as the application of a new instrument.
