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When the honour is given to that scientist personally the happiness is sweet indeed. Science is, on the whole, an inform
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"When the honour is given to that scientist personally the happiness is sweet indeed. Science is, on the whole, an informal activity, a life of shirt sleeves and coffee served in beakers"

- George Porter

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England Flag This quote is written / told by George Porter between December 6, 1920 and August 31, 2002. He/she was a famous Scientist from England. The author also have 3 other quotes.

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