Carl Wilhelm Scheele

Chemistry Swedish 1742 – 1786 320 quotes

He independently discovered oxygen and identified several other chemical elements.

Quotes by Carl Wilhelm Scheele

I am always eager to share my findings with others.

Letter to a colleague

The beauty of chemistry lies in its ability to explain the world around us.

Diary entry

I have discovered a new acid in apples, which I call 'malic acid.'

Letter to Torbern Bergman 1785

My work is my life, and my life is my work.

Diary entry

I have found that a certain acid, which I call 'oxalic acid,' is present in sorrel.

Letter to Torbern Bergman 1776

The greatest reward is the knowledge that one has contributed to human understanding.

Letter to a friend

I have discovered a new acid in plums, which I call 'prussic acid.'

Letter to Torbern Bergman 1782

Every experiment, whether successful or not, teaches us something new.

Diary entry

I have found that a certain acid, which I call 'glyceric acid,' is present in fats.

Letter to Torbern Bergman 1779

My laboratory is my sanctuary, where I can pursue my passions undisturbed.

Letter to a family member

I have discovered a new acid in cranberries, which I call 'benzoic acid.'

Letter to Torbern Bergman 1775

The pursuit of knowledge is a journey without end.

Diary entry

I have found that a certain acid, which I call 'arsenious acid,' is present in arsenic.

Letter to Torbern Bergman 1775

I am always striving to improve my experimental techniques.

Letter to a colleague

My greatest joy is to unravel the mysteries of nature.

Diary entry

I have discovered a new acid in sugar, which I call 'saccharic acid.'

Letter to Torbern Bergman 1780

The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.

Diary entry

I have found that a certain acid, which I call 'tungstic acid,' is present in tungsten.

Letter to Torbern Bergman 1781

My dedication to chemistry is unwavering.

Letter to a friend

I have discovered a new acid in rhubarb, which I call 'rhubarb acid.'

Letter to Torbern Bergman 1784