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.
- John Herschel
John Herschel was also a renowned chemist and inventor, and he made important contributions to the fields of photography and color theory.
- Each person must live their life as a model for others.
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Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one.
- The more you like yourself, the less you are like anyone else, which makes you unique.
- Occurrences which according to received theories ought not to happen, are the facts which serve as clues to new discoveries
- Open your eyes to the beauty around you, open your mind to the wonders of life, open your heart to those who love you, and always be true to yourself.
- The stars are the land-marks of the universe.
- We are each our own devil, and we make this world our hell.