Quote of the day
My own early experiences in war led me to suspect the value of discipline, even in that sphere where it is so often regarded as the first essential for success.
Nicolas Lemery

Born: November 17, 1645
Died: June 19, 1715 (aged 69)
Bio: Nicolas Lémery, French chemist, was born at Rouen. He was one of the first to develop theories on acid-base chemistry.