“ The labours of men of genius, however erroneously directed, scarcely ever fail in ultimately turning to the solid advantage of mankind. ”
Mary Shelley, Frankenstein (1818). copy citation
| Author | Mary Shelley |
|---|---|
| Source | Frankenstein |
| Topic | genius mankind |
| Date | 1818 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/84/84-h/84-h.htm |
Context
“He said that “ These were men to whose indefatigable zeal modern philosophers were indebted for most of the foundations of their knowledge. They had left to us, as an easier task, to give new names and arrange in connected classifications the facts which they in a great degree had been the instruments of bringing to light. The labours of men of genius, however erroneously directed, scarcely ever fail in ultimately turning to the solid advantage of mankind. I requested his advice concerning the books I ought to procure.
“ I am happy, ” said M. Waldman, “ to have gained a disciple ; and if your application equals your ability, I have no doubt of your success.” source
“ I am happy, ” said M. Waldman, “ to have gained a disciple ; and if your application equals your ability, I have no doubt of your success.” source
