Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Alexander von Humboldt
- Coercion may prevent many transgressions; but it robs even actions which are legal of a part of their beauty. Freedom may lead to many transgressions, but it lends even to vices a less ignoble form.
- There are three stages of scientific discovery: first people deny it is true; then they deny it is important; finally they credit the wrong person.
- I am more and more convinced that our happiness or unhappiness depends more on the way we meet the events of life than on the nature of those events themselves.
- True enjoyment comes from activity of the mind and exercise of the body; the two are ever united.
- If we glance at the most important revolutions in history, we see at once that the greatest number of these originated in the periodical revolutions on the human mind.
- However great an evil immorality may be, we must not forget that it is not without its beneficial consequences. It is only through extremes that men can arrive at the middle path of wisdom and virtue.
- There are some races more cultured and advanced and ennobled by education than others; but there are no races nobler than others. All are equally destined for freedom.
- People often say that I’m curious about too many things at once… But can you really forbid a man from harbouring a desire to know and embrace everything that surrounds him?
- Wherever the citizen becomes indifferent to his fellows, so will the husband be to his wife, and the father of a family toward the members of his household.
- Cruelty to animals is one of the most significant vices of a low and ignoble people. Wherever one notices them, they constitute a sign of ignorance and brutality which cannot be painted over even by all the evidence of wealth and luxury.
Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859) was a German naturalist, geographer, and explorer, born in Berlin. His comprehensive and pioneering work laid the foundation for modern physical geography and ecology. Beginning his scientific career in mining and geology, Humboldt embarked on a five-year expedition to Latin America from 1799 to 1804, exploring regions including Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Humboldt’s approach to science was holistic, emphasizing the interconnectedness of nature. He introduced the concept of nature as a web of life, influencing scientists and thinkers for generations. His extensive observations and detailed measurements during the expedition resulted in numerous publications, including the multi-volume work “Personal Narrative of a Journey to the Equinoctial Regions of the New Continent.”
Beyond his contributions to science, Humboldt was a polymath, engaging with various disciplines such as astronomy, anthropology, and linguistics. He advocated for the integration of diverse scientific fields, contributing to the development of interdisciplinary studies. Humboldt’s impact extended to environmentalism, inspiring conservation efforts and fostering an appreciation for the Earth’s interconnected ecosystems. His legacy endures through the numerous geographical landmarks, species, and institutions named in his honor.
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