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.
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