Scientific American Supplement, No. 483, April 4, 1885
Scientific American Supplement, No. 483, April 4, 1885
Scientific American Supplement, No. 483, published on April 4, 1885, is a collection of articles reflecting the scientific advancements of the late 19th century. It covers diverse topics including chemistry, engineering, electricity, and medicine, highlighting significant innovations and inquiries of the time. Notable articles include discussions on the determination of graphite in minerals, advancements in electrical safety devices, and a biography of surgeon Theodor Billroth. This supplement serves as a historical record of the scientific community's interests and challenges during the 1880s.
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“A man is not called wise because he talks and talks again; but if he is peaceful, loving and fearless then he is in truth called wise.””
— Various
“Conquer the angry one by not getting angry; conquer the wicked by goodness; conquer the stingy by generosity, and the liar by speaking the truth.[]””
— Various
“Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule.””
— Various
“Better than a thousand hollow words is one word that brings peace.””
— Various
“If you find no one to support you on the spiritual path, walk alone. There is no companionship with the immature.””
— Various
“The one who has conquered himself is a far greater hero than he who has defeated a thousand times a thousand men.””
— Various
“You are what you think. All that you are arises from your thoughts. With your thoughts you make your world.””
— Various
“A man traveling across a field encountered a tiger. He fled, the tiger after him. Coming to a precipice, he caught hold of the root of a wild vine and swung himself down over the edge. The tiger sniffed at him from above. Trembling, the man looked down to where, far below, another tiger was waiting to eat him. Only the vine sustained him.Two mice, one white and one black, little by little started to gnaw away the vine. The man saw a luscious strawberry near him. Grasping the vine with one hand, he plucked the strawberry with the other. How sweet it tasted! ””
— Various
“Many do not realize that we here must die. For those who realize this, quarrels end.””
— Various
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