I have spent some months in England, have seen an awful lot and learned little. England is not a land of science, there is only a widely practised di…

- Justus Von Liebig

The progress of mankind is due exclusively to the progress of natural sciences, not to morals, religion or philosophy.

- Justus Von Liebig

Observation is like a piece of glass, which, as a mirror, must be very smooth, and must be very carefully polished, in order that it may reflect the …

- Justus Von Liebig

The loveliest theories are being overthrown by these damned experiments; it's no fun being a chemist anymore.

- Justus Von Liebig

If you want to become a chemist, you will have to ruin your health. If you don't ruin your health studying, you won't accomplish anything these days …

- Justus Von Liebig

The more fodder, the more flesh; the more flesh, the more manure; the more manure, the more grain.

- Justus Von Liebig

A fact acquires its true and full value only through the idea which is developed from it.

- Justus Von Liebig

The secret of all those who make discoveries is that they regard nothing as impossible.

- Justus Von Liebig

Chemistry, in its application to animals and vegetables. Endeavours jointly with physiology to enlighten us respecting the mysterious processes and s…

- Justus Von Liebig