In old Egyptian days a well known inscription was carved over the portal of the temple of Isis: "I am whatever hath been, is, or ever will be; and my veil no man hath yet lifted." Not thus do modern seekers after truth confront nature — the word that stands for the baffling mysteries of the universe. Steadily, unflinchingly, we strive to pierce the inmost heart of Nature, from what she is to reconstruct what she has been, and to prophesy what she yet shall be. Veil after veil we have lifted, and her face grows more beautiful, august, and wonderful with every barrier that is withdrawn.


Address to the British Association for the Advancement of Science (1898)

William Crookes Quotes

In old Egyptian days a well known inscription was carved over the portal of the temple of Isis: I am whatever hath been, is, or ever will be; and my...

In old Egyptian days a well known inscription was carved over the portal of the temple of Isis: I am whatever hath been, is, or ever will be; and my...

In old Egyptian days a well known inscription was carved over the portal of the temple of Isis: I am whatever hath been, is, or ever will be; and my...

In old Egyptian days a well known inscription was carved over the portal of the temple of Isis: I am whatever hath been, is, or ever will be; and my...