Joseph Priestley

Chemistry British 1733 – 1804 250 quotes

He is credited with the discovery of oxygen and several other gases.

Quotes by Joseph Priestley

I have been so happy as to discover a new species of air, which I call dephlogisticated air.

Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air, Vol. I 1774

The discovery of this new kind of air will, I doubt not, be found to be a very considerable acquisition to the knowledge of nature.

Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air, Vol. I 1774

The more we examine the works of nature, the more we shall find reason to admire the wisdom and goodness of the great Author of them.

Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air, Vol. I 1774

The great object of all my philosophical pursuits has been to discover truth, and to communicate it to others.

Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air, Vol. II 1775

The more we know of the works of God, the more we shall be disposed to adore him.

Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air, Vol. II 1775

The progress of knowledge is like the progress of a river, which, though it may be obstructed for a time, will at length force its way, and spread itself over the whole country.

Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air, Vol. II 1775

The more we know of the works of nature, the more we shall be convinced of the wisdom and goodness of its Author.

Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air, Vol. III 1777

The more we know of the works of God, the more we shall be disposed to love him.

Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air, Vol. III 1777

The more we know of the works of nature, the more we shall be convinced of the necessity of a first cause.

Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air, Vol. IV 1779

The more we know of the works of God, the more we shall be disposed to obey him.

Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air, Vol. IV 1779

The more we know of the works of nature, the more we shall be convinced of the wisdom and power of its Author.

Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air, Vol. V 1781

The more we know of the works of God, the more we shall be disposed to trust in him.

Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air, Vol. V 1781

The more we know of the works of nature, the more we shall be convinced of the goodness of its Author.

Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air, Vol. VI 1786

The more we know of the works of God, the more we shall be disposed to praise him.

Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air, Vol. VI 1786

The more we know of the works of nature, the more we shall be convinced of the wisdom and benevolence of its Author.

Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air, Vol. VII 1790

The more we know of the works of God, the more we shall be disposed to serve him.

Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air, Vol. VII 1790

The more we know of the works of nature, the more we shall be convinced of the wisdom and power of its Creator.

Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air, Vol. VIII 1794

The more we know of the works of God, the more we shall be disposed to glorify him.

Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air, Vol. VIII 1794

The more we know of the works of nature, the more we shall be convinced of the wisdom and goodness of its Creator.

Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air, Vol. IX 1796

The more we know of the works of nature, the more we shall be convinced of the wisdom and power of its great Author.

Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air, Vol. X 1799