Quote of the day
In England, the profession of the law is that which seems to hold out the strongest attraction to talent, from the circumstance, that in it ability, coupled with exertion, even though unaided by patronage, cannot fail of obtaining reward.
Alexander William Williamson
Born: May 1, 1824
Died: May 6, 1904 (aged 80)
Bio: Alexander William Williamson was an English chemist of Scottish descent. He is best known today for the Williamson ether synthesis.