Quote of the day
Nothing is impossible in this world. Firm determination, it is said, can move heaven and earth. Things appear far beyond one's power, because one cannot set his heart on any arduous project due to want of strong will.
Herman Boerhaave
Born: December 31, 1668
Died: September 23, 1738 (aged 69)
Bio: Herman Boerhaave was a Dutch botanist, chemist, Christian humanist and physician of European fame.
Known for:
- De Usu Ratiocinii Mechanici in Medicina
- Elements of Chemistry