Joseph Priestley

Chemistry British 1733 – 1804 250 quotes

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

Quotes by Joseph Priestley

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

Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air, Vol. XI 1803

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

Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air, Vol. XIII 1810

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

Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air, Vol. XIV 1812

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

Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air, Vol. XV 1814

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

Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air, Vol. XXI 1826

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

Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air, Vol. XXII 1828

The more we know of the works of God, the more we shall admire the wisdom and goodness of the author of them.

Letter to a friend

I am not afraid of being in the minority, for truth is not determined by numbers.

Letter to a colleague

The great object of all our inquiries is truth, and truth is always consistent with itself.

Private writing

I have always been of opinion that the more we examine the works of God, the more we shall be convinced of his wisdom and goodness.

Letter to a family member

The progress of knowledge is slow, but it is sure.

Diary entry

I consider myself as a citizen of the world, and therefore I wish well to all mankind.

Letter to a friend

It is by experiment that we must determine the laws of nature.

Private writing

I am far from being an enemy to the established religion, but I am an enemy to all persecution on account of religion.

Letter to a colleague

The more I examine the works of nature, the more I am convinced of the existence of a wise and benevolent Creator.

Diary entry

Truth is a torch that gleams through the fog without dispelling it.

Private writing

I have always thought that the best way to promote truth is to allow free discussion.

Letter to a friend

The greatest discoveries are often made by accident.

Diary entry

I am not afraid of being singular in my opinions, provided I am convinced that they are just.

Letter to a colleague

My principal object has always been the investigation of truth.

Letter to a family member