Wohler Quotes & Sayings

This investigation has yielded an unanticipated result that reaction of cyanic acid with ammonia gives urea, a noteworthy result in as much as it provides an example of the artificial production of an organic, indeed a so-called animal, substance from inorganic substances. — Friedrich Wohler

stuff and nonsense — Lewis Carroll

Organic chemistry just now is enough to drive one mad. It gives me the impression of a primeval forest full of the most remarkable things, a monstrous and boundless thicket, with no way of escape, into which one may well dread to enter. — Friedrich Wohler

Romantic Egoist
What's better, an idiot who never tries ... or an idiot who at least takes a shot? — Bisco Hatori

I am afraid I shall have to give up my trade; I am far too inert to keep up with organic chemistry, it is becoming too much for me, though I may boast of having contributed something to its development. The modern system of formulae is to me quite repulsive. — Friedrich Wohler

He grunted. 'You have the courage of a warrior.'
I watched him turn away and gather the clothes from the ground. He thought me courageous? But I was terrified - always terrified.
'No,' I said flatly. 'I don't.
He paused from stuffing the invaluable robe between two bales. 'Are you frightened now?'
I nodded, shame flushing my skin.
'Is it going to stop you?'
'No.'
'That is the courage of a warrior. — Alison Goodman

Faith is a total attitude of the self. — John Macquarrie

Despite [] promises, I am concerned that there has been no discernible progress in the case. Equally concerning is the fact that Goran Radosavljevic, the commander of the facility where the Bytyqi's were murdered, remains a close advisor to the current government ... I call upon the Serbian government to also aspire to new heights in its own processing of war crimes from the 1990's and to finally ensure justice in the Bytyqi case. — Lee Zeldin

When you get onstage, you can see everyone in the audience's face, down to the detail. You can see who may or may not be yawning. — Jim Rash

I want to make a commitment to you, to create a passionate, creative lifelong relationship with you. Is this what you want? — Gay Hendricks