The mathematical difficulties of the theory of rotation arise chiefly from the want of geometrical illustrations and sensible images, by which we might fix the results of analysis in our minds.

JAMES CLERK MAXWELL

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The mathematical difficulties of the theory of rotation arise chiefly from the want of geometrical illustrations and sensible images, by which we might fix the results of analysis in our minds.

James Clerk Maxwell

In fact, whenever energy is transmitted from one body to another in time, there must be a medium or substance in which the energy exists after it leaves one body and before it reaches the other … and if we admit this medium as an hypothesis.

JAMES CLERK MAXWELL

In fact, whenever energy is transmitted from one body to another in time, there must be a medium or substance in which the energy exists after it leaves one body and before it reaches the other … and if we admit this medium as an hypothesis.
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Another Leave Medium Must One Substance Transmitted
Francis Galton, whose mission it seems to be to ride other men’s hobbies to death, has invented the felicitous expression ‘structureless germs’.

JAMES CLERK MAXWELL

Francis Galton, whose mission it seems to be to ride other men’s hobbies to death, has invented the felicitous expression ‘structureless germs’.
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Deli Tous Expression Germ Hobby Invent Other Seem Structureless
The experimental verification of the mathematical results therefore is no evidence for or against the peculiar doctrines of this theory.

JAMES CLERK MAXWELL

The experimental verification of the mathematical results therefore is no evidence for or against the peculiar doctrines of this theory.
JAMES CLERK MAXWELL

Doctrine Evidence Against Mathematician Verification
In the heavens we discover [stars] by their light, and by their light alone … the sole evidence of the existence of these distant worlds … that each of them is built up of molecules of the same kinds we find on earth.

JAMES CLERK MAXWELL

In the heavens we discover [stars] by their light, and by their light alone … the sole evidence of the existence of these distant worlds … that each of them is built up of molecules of the same kinds we find on earth.
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Built Distant Each Sole Star Word
The equations at which we arrive must be such that a person of any nation, by substituting the numerical values of the quantities as measured by his own national units, would obtain a true result.

JAMES CLERK MAXWELL

The equations at which we arrive must be such that a person of any nation, by substituting the numerical values of the quantities as measured by his own national units, would obtain a true result.
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Eualation National Numerical Own Quantities Substuiting Such
But I think that the results which each man arrives at in his attempts to harmonize his science with his Christianity ought not to be regarded as having any significance except to the man himself, and to him only for a time, and should not receive the stamp of a society.

JAMES CLERK MAXWELL

But I think that the results which each man arrives at in his attempts to harmonize his science with his Christianity ought not to be regarded as having any significance except to the man himself, and to him only for a time, and should not receive the stamp of a society.
JAMES CLERK MAXWELL

Christianity Harmonize Stamp Think
I have looked into most philosophical systems and I have seen that none will work without God.

JAMES CLERK MAXWELL

I have looked into most philosophical systems and I have seen that none will work without God.
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Into Most Non Philosophical Seem System
The true Logic for this world is the Calculus of Probabilities, which takes account of the magnitude of the probability.

JAMES CLERK MAXWELL

The true Logic for this world is the Calculus of Probabilities, which takes account of the magnitude of the probability.
JAMES CLERK MAXWELL

Calculus Magnitude Probability Take
We can scarcely avoid the inference that light consists in the transverse undulations of the same medium which is the cause of electric and magnetic phenomena.

JAMES CLERK MAXWELL

We can scarcely avoid the inference that light consists in the transverse undulations of the same medium which is the cause of electric and magnetic phenomena.
JAMES CLERK MAXWELL

Electric Magnetic Medium Reference Scarcely Void
I have also a paper afloat, with an electromagnetic theory of light, which, till I am convinced to the contrary, I hold to be great guns.

JAMES CLERK MAXWELL

I have also a paper afloat, with an electromagnetic theory of light, which, till I am convinced to the contrary, I hold to be great guns.
JAMES CLERK MAXWELL

Also Contrary Greta Hold
We define thermodynamics … as the investigation of the dynamical and thermal properties of bodies, deduced entirely from the first and second law of thermodynamics, without speculation as to the molecular constitution.

JAMES CLERK MAXWELL

We define thermodynamics … as the investigation of the dynamical and thermal properties of bodies, deduced entirely from the first and second law of thermodynamics, without speculation as to the molecular constitution.
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Deduct Entirely First Molecular Property Second Speculation Thermal Thermodynamics
Mathematicians may flatter themselves that they possess new ideas which mere human language is as yet unable to express.

JAMES CLERK MAXWELL

Mathematicians may flatter themselves that they possess new ideas which mere human language is as yet unable to express.
JAMES CLERK MAXWELL

Flatter Idea Language Mathematician Passes Themselves Unable Yet
Colour as perceived by us is a function of three independent variables at least three are I think sufficient, but time will show if I thrive.

JAMES CLERK MAXWELL

Colour as perceived by us is a function of three independent variables at least three are I think sufficient, but time will show if I thrive.
JAMES CLERK MAXWELL

Independent Least Perceived Sufficient Think Three Thrive Variable
The chief philosophical value of physics is that it gives the mind something distinct to lay hold of, which, if you don’t, Nature at once tells you you are wrong.

JAMES CLERK MAXWELL

The chief philosophical value of physics is that it gives the mind something distinct to lay hold of, which, if you don’t, Nature at once tells you you are wrong.
JAMES CLERK MAXWELL

Chief Distinct Give Hold Lay Philosopher Something Tell
Mathematicians may flatter themselves that they possess new ideas which mere human language is as yet unable to express. Let them make the effort to express these ideas in appropriate words without the aid of symbols, and if they succeed they will not only lay us laymen under a lasting obligation.

JAMES CLERK MAXWELL

Mathematicians may flatter themselves that they possess new ideas which mere human language is as yet unable to express. Let them make the effort to express these ideas in appropriate words without the aid of symbols, and if they succeed they will not only lay us laymen under a lasting obligation.
JAMES CLERK MAXWELL

Flatter Idea Language Mathematician Mere Possess Themselves Unable Yet
Ampere was the Newton of Electricity.

JAMES CLERK MAXWELL

Ampere was the Newton of Electricity.
JAMES CLERK MAXWELL

Ampere Electricity Newton

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