Carl Wilhelm Scheele
He independently discovered oxygen and identified several other chemical elements.
Quotes by Carl Wilhelm Scheele
I have discovered a new acid in cranberries, which I call benzoic acid.
The properties of light are intimately connected with the properties of matter.
I have found a new acid in tartaric acid, which I call oxalic acid.
The air is not a simple element, but a compound of two elastic fluids.
I have discovered a new acid in plums, which I call prussic acid.
The study of nature is the noblest pursuit of man.
The most important thing is to be honest in one's observations and experiments.
I have discovered a new acid in grapes, which I call tartaric acid.
The elements are the building blocks of all matter.
The pursuit of knowledge is a never-ending journey.
I have discovered a new acid in rhubarb, which I call oxalic acid.
The true chemist is one who seeks to understand the hidden forces of nature.
I have found a new acid in almonds, which I call prussic acid.
The most important thing in science is to be open to new ideas and discoveries.
The world is full of wonders, and it is the task of the scientist to reveal them.
I have found a new acid in apples, which I call malic acid.
The pursuit of truth is the highest calling of man.
I have discovered a new acid in gallnuts, which I call gallic acid.
The most important thing is to never give up in the face of difficulty.
The universe is a vast and complex system, and we are only beginning to understand it.