Volcanologist

Reinout Willem van Bemmelen

Science

1904–1983

"The subjective element in geological studies accounts for two characteristic types that can be distinguished among geologists. One considering geology as a creative art, the other regarding geology as an exact science."

🇩🇪Alexander von Humboldt

Philosophy

1767–1835

"Our imagination is struck only by what is great; but the lover of natural philosophy should reflect equally on little things."

Sir William Hamilton

Politics

1730–1803

"Truth like a torch, the more 'tis shook, it shines."