Humphry Davy

Chlorine is a mischievous element.

In science, as in life, patience is the key to discovery.

The voltaic pile is the philosopher's stone of chemistry.

True genius is the power of observing what others see but fail to notice.

I laughed at the idea of laughing gas.

The elements obey the laws of the Almighty.

Failure in one direction leads to success in another.

The beauty of science lies in its simplicity.

Life's greatest joy is in creation.

Iodide of silver is a curious compound.

The pursuit of knowledge is endless.

Wit is the salt of conversation.

Sodium burns with a brilliant light.

In the face of death, science comforts the soul.

The chain of affinity is broken by electricity.

Ambition is the spur of great minds.

The laboratory is my sanctuary.

Laughter is the best medicine, even for chemists.

The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.

Nothing is so painful to the human mind as a new idea.