Quote by: Marcellin Berthelot

I do not want chemistry to degenerate into a religion; I do not want the chemist to believe in the existence of atoms as the Christian believes in the existence of Christ in the communion wafer.


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  • NameMarcellin Berthelot
  • DescriptionFrench chemist and politician
  • AliasesPierre Eugène Marcellin Berthelot
  • BornOctober 25, 1827
  • DiedMarch 18, 1907
  • CountryFrance
  • ProfessionChemist; Scientist; Politician; Esperantist
  • AwardsGrand Cross Of The Legion Of Honour; Copley Medal; Order Of Merit For Arts And Science