Famous quote by Irving Langmuir

History proves abundantly that pure science, undertaken without regard to applications to human needs, is usually ultima

"History proves abundantly that pure science, undertaken without regard to applications to human needs, is usually ultimately of direct benefit to mankind"

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Irving Langmuir between January 31, 1881 and August 16, 1957. He/she was a famous Scientist from USA. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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