Quotes by John Herschel

John Herschel was a renowned British astronomer, mathematician, chemist, and inventor.

Self-respect is the cornerstone of all virtue.

Topics: Cornerstone, Self-respect, Virtue

All human discoveries seem to be made only for the purpose of confirming more strongly the truths come from on high, and contained in the sacred writings.

Topics: Confirming, Discovery, Human

There is a principle in the heart of music which has yet to be discovered.

Topics: Discovery, Heart, Music

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

Topics: Applications, Speculations, Unprofitable

Every student who enters upon a scientific pursuit, especially if at a somewhat advanced period of life, will find not only that he has much to learn, but much also to unlearn.

Topics: Learn, Life, Pursuit

The barrier has begun to yield.

Topics: Barrier, Yield

What God sends is welcome.

Topics: God, Welcome

The stars are the land-marks of the universe.

Topics: Landmarks, Stars, Universe

To the natural philosopher, there is no natural object unimportant or trifling. From the least of Nature’s works he may learn the greatest lessons.

Topics: Lessons, Natural, Philosophers

Occurrences which according to received theories ought not to happen, are the facts which serve as clues to new discoveries

Topics: Clues, Discovery, Facts