Quote by: Joseph Priestley

We should like to have some towering geniuses, to reveal us to ourselves in color and fire, but of course they would have to fit into the pattern of our society and be able to take orders from sound administrative types.


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  • NameJoseph Priestley
  • DescriptionEnglish theologian, chemist, educator, and political theorist
  • BornMarch 26, 1733
  • DiedFebruary 8, 1804
  • CountryUnited Kingdom; United States Of America
  • ProfessionPhilosopher; Theologian; Chemist; Educator; Political Theorist; Dilettante; Librarian; Teacher; Scientist
  • AwardsFellow Of The Royal Society; Copley Medal