I envy no quality of the mind or intellect in others; not genius, power, wit, nor fancy; but, if I could choose what would be most delightful, and, I believe, most useful to me, I should prefer a firm religious belief to every other blessing. Humphry Davy More Quotes by Humphry Davy More Quotes From Humphry Davy The ready apology covers a multitude of social sins. Humphry Davy apology sin social This sentiment of self-contempt is a frequent one in young people of both sexes. Their valuation of themselves varies as much as the barometer, and is as much affected by outward causes. Humphry Davy self sex people There are very few persons who pursue science with true dignity. Humphry Davy dignity men science The wealth and prosperity of the country are only the comeliness of the body, the fullness of the flesh and fat; but the spirit is independent of them; it requires only muscle, bone and nerve for the true exercise of its functions. We cannot lose our liberty, because we cannot cease to think. Humphry Davy independent exercise country Mr. Dalton's permanent reputation will rest upon his having discovered a simple principle, universally applicable to the facts of chemistry - in fixing the proportions in which bodies combine, and thus laying the foundation for future labors... his merits in this respect resemble those of Kepler in astronomy. Humphry Davy foundation principles simple The most important of my discoveries have been suggested to me by my failures. Humphry Davy been me failure important
