The scientific glory of a country may be considered in some measure, as an indication of its innate strength. The exaltation of Reason must necessarily be connected with the exaltation of the other faculties of the mind; and there is one spirit of enterprise, vigor and conquest in science, arts, and arms.


In: Maurice Crosland, Gay-Lussac: Scientist and Bourgeois, Chapter 4 (p. 80)

Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac Quotes

The scientific glory of a country may be considered in some measure, as an indication of its innate strength. The exaltation of Reason must...

The scientific glory of a country may be considered in some measure, as an indication of its innate strength. The exaltation of Reason must...

The scientific glory of a country may be considered in some measure, as an indication of its innate strength. The exaltation of Reason must...

The scientific glory of a country may be considered in some measure, as an indication of its innate strength. The exaltation of Reason must...