Quote by: George Poulett Scrope

The leading idea which is present in all our [geological] researches, and which accompanies every fresh observation, the sound of which to the ear of the student of Nature seems echoed from every part of her works, is—Time!—Time!—Time!


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Author Bio


  • NameGeorge Poulett Scrope
  • DescriptionEnglish geologist, political economist and politician
  • AliasesGeorge Poulett Scrope; G. Poulett Scrope; George Julius Poulett Thompson; George Julius Thompson
  • BornMarch 10, 1797
  • DiedJanuary 18, 1876
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionPolitician; Geologist
  • AwardsWollaston Medal; Fellow Of The Royal Society