Speculations apparently the most unprofitable have almost invariably been those from which the greatest practical applications have emanated. – Quote Cookie

Speculations apparently the most unprofitable have almost invariably been those from which the greatest practical applications have emanated.

- John Herschel

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John Herschel was knighted in 1831 and became president of the Royal Astronomical Society in 1827.

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