To the natural philosopher there is no natural object unimportant or trifling. From the least of nature's works he may learn the greatest lessons. - John Frederick William Herschel

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To the natural philosopher there is no natural object unimportant or trifling. From the least of nature's works he may learn the greatest lessons.

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About John Frederick William Herschel

Sir John Frederick William Herschel, 1st Baronet (7 March 1792 – 11 May 1871) was an English polymath active as a mathematician, astronomer, chemist, inventor, experimental photographer who invented the blueprint and did botanical work.

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Alternative Names: John Herschel Sir John Frederick William Herschel Zhon Gershelʹ John Frederick Herschel Sir John Herschel John F. W. Herschel J. F. W. Herschel Dzhon Frederik Uilʹi︠a︡m Gershelʹ

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To ascend to the origin of things and speculate on the creation, is not the business of the natural philosopher. An humbler field is sufficient for him in the endeavor to discover, as far as our faculties will permit; what are these primary qualities impressed on matter, and to discover the spirit of the laws of nature

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