Friedrich Wöhler

Chemistry German 1800 – 1882 358 quotes

Synthesized urea, disproving vitalism

Quotes by Friedrich Wöhler

The artificial production of urea is a profound and enduring contribution to chemistry.

Über künstliche Bildung von Harnstoff (On the artificial formation of urea) 1828

The artificial formation of urea is a testament to the spirit of scientific inquiry.

Über künstliche Bildung von Harnstoff (On the artificial formation of urea) 1828

The artificial production of urea is a profound and revolutionary discovery.

Über künstliche Bildung von Harnstoff (On the artificial formation of urea) 1828

The artificial formation of urea is a testament to the power of human endeavor.

Über künstliche Bildung von Harnstoff (On the artificial formation of urea) 1828

I can make urea without needing a kidney, a bladder, or an animal at all.

Letter to Jöns Jacob Berzelius 1828

This is a small but significant step in the history of chemistry.

Letter to Jöns Jacob Berzelius 1828

My dear Berzelius, I must tell you that I can prepare urea without needing a kidney, a bladder, or an animal at all.

Letter to Jöns Jacob Berzelius 1828

The artificial production of organic substances will now be possible.

Letter to Jöns Jacob Berzelius 1828

I have no doubt that the artificial production of organic substances will now be possible.

Letter to Jöns Jacob Berzelius 1828

The boundary between organic and inorganic chemistry seems to be disappearing.

Letter to Jöns Jacob Berzelius 1828

I am convinced that the boundary between organic and inorganic chemistry seems to be disappearing.

Letter to Jöns Jacob Berzelius 1828

The preparation of urea from inorganic materials is a remarkable achievement.

Letter to Jöns Jacob Berzelius 1828

I am quite astonished myself at the result.

Letter to Jöns Jacob Berzelius 1828

It is a great joy to me to be able to communicate such a discovery to you.

Letter to Jöns Jacob Berzelius 1828

Chemistry is a beautiful science, full of wonders.

Undetermined private writing

One must always be open to new ideas and observations.

Undetermined private writing

Experimentation is the key to understanding nature.

Undetermined private writing

I find great pleasure in the laboratory.

Undetermined private writing

The world is full of unsolved mysteries, waiting to be revealed.

Undetermined private writing

My work with Liebig has been most fruitful.

Letter to a colleague (likely Berzelius) 1832