Justus von Liebig

Chemistry German 1803 – 1873 341 quotes

He made significant contributions to agricultural and organic chemistry, developing fertilizers and improving analytical methods.

Quotes by Justus von Liebig

Nothing is created from nothing in the chemical world.

Annalen der Pharmacie 1828

The study of organic compounds reveals the secrets of life itself.

Handbook of Organic Chemistry 1845

True science demands skepticism and verification.

Letter to a Colleague 1860

Food is the fuel of the body; chemistry explains its transformation.

Animal Chemistry 1847

Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration—wait, no, that's not me, but diligence in the lab is key.

Witty Remark in Correspondence 1835

The earth provides abundantly if we understand its chemistry.

Speech on Agricultural Chemistry 1855

Life's greatest joy is the pursuit of knowledge.

Personal Reflection 1870

Radicals in politics are like radicals in chemistry—unstable and explosive.

Letter during Revolutions 1848

Every experiment is a step towards truth, even if it fails.

Early Journal Entry 1825

The lie of the tongue is soon forgotten; the lie of the pen remains forever.

Essay on Scientific Integrity 1865

Chemistry teaches us that matter is neither created nor destroyed, only transformed.

Introductory Lecture 1837

In the silence of the night, ideas for new experiments come unbidden.

Personal Diary 1840

The greatest discoveries come from questioning the obvious.

Speech at Academy 1852

Wine is chemistry in a bottle—proof that nature's processes are profound.

Remark on Fermentation 1862

Friendship is the alchemy that turns acquaintances into gold.

Letter to a Friend 1832

The soul of science lies in its applications to human welfare.

Major Work Excerpt 1843

Beware the charlatan who sells elixirs without chemical proof.

Critique in Journal 1858

Aging is merely the accumulation of chemical changes in the body.

Late Reflection 1872

Politics should learn from chemistry: balance is essential for stability.

Private Correspondence 1860

The artist's palette is to color as the chemist's is to elements.

Analogy in Lecture 1849