John Dalton

Chemist and Physicist English 1766 – 1844

Developed atomic theory and laws of chemical combination.

385 quotes

"Matter cannot be created, destroyed, or changed into a different substance by ordinary chemical processes."
Science
"Nothing in the world happens by chance. Everything obeys immutable laws."
Truth
"The chemical elements are the ultimate constituents of matter."
Knowledge
"All matter is composed of atoms, which are indivisible and indestructible."
Science
"The pursuit of truth requires dedication and unwavering commitment."
Wisdom
"Nature speaks to us in the language of mathematics."
Nature
"Every element has its own atomic weight that distinguishes it from all others."
Science
"The foundation of knowledge is observation of the natural world."
Education
"Through persistent study, the mysteries of nature are revealed."
Perseverance
"Atoms are eternal; they merely recombine in endless variety."
Science
"Truth cannot be altered by opinion or preference; it remains constant."
Truth
"The study of chemistry unlocks the secrets of existence."
Knowledge
"To understand the world, one must understand its smallest parts."
Wisdom
"Every substance has characteristic properties that define its essence."
Science
"Progress in science demands rigorous experimentation and careful measurement."
Success
"The laws of nature are absolute and universal."
Truth
"Curiosity is the driving force behind scientific discovery."
Imagination
"Elements combine in fixed proportions to create new substances."
Science
"Understanding the atom is understanding creation itself."
Knowledge
"The universe follows precise mathematical relationships."
Science
"Dedication to truth separates the scientist from the charlatan."
Courage
"Nature rewards those who observe patiently and think carefully."
Wisdom
"The beauty of science lies in its logical simplicity."
Beauty
"Every phenomenon in nature has a rational explanation."
Truth
"The development of atomic theory changed human understanding forever."
Change
"Scientific progress requires both intuition and evidence."
Success
"Matter exists in an eternal cycle of transformation."
Nature
"To doubt scientific truth is to deny reality itself."
Truth
"The greatest discoveries come from asking fundamental questions."
Creativity
"Through chemistry, we learn the language of creation."
Knowledge