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Chemistry Quotes

From the classroom to the connection.

This page mixes literal chemistry - years spent studying it formally - with the looser sense of chemistry between people working closely together. It complements Biology quotes for a science-adjacent angle.

Having Ghost and Raekwon together on multiple tracks is almost like cheating because they fit so well together. Their chemistry is undeniable, and they clearly make each other better.

Quotes by Adrian Younge

Biochemistry is the science of life. All our life processes - walking, talking, moving, feeding - are essentially chemical reactions. So biochemistry is actually the chemistry of life, and it's supremely interesting.

Quotes by Aaron Ciechanover

To be perfectly truthful, I was not a very brilliant student, even at chemistry school.

Quotes by Yves Chauvin

I think the main thing as far as the chemistry goes is that there's a lot of groups that say they want to be tag teams, but they're always wanting to elevate themselves instead of the group.

Quotes by Xavier Woods

Always Quotes

I would say that molecular gastronomy is a field of science. I would - I would say that it's probably lumped under chemistry, maybe. Because cooking, while it has certainly biology and some physics, it's mostly chemistry.

Quotes by Wylie Dufresne

Deep breathing changes the chemistry of the body by bringing oxygen into the tissue.

Quotes by Wim Hof

When I was 11 years old, my mother bought me one of those chemistry sets, and I stayed with it.

Quotes by William Lipscomb

It has pleased no less than surprised me that of the many studies whereby I have sought to extend the field of general chemistry, the highest scientific distinction that there is today has been awarded for those on catalysis.

Quotes by Wilhelm Ostwald

The period 1924 to 1929 was spent studying chemistry at the Czech Institute of Technology in Prague, Czechoslovakia. The supervisor of my thesis was Professor Emil Votocek, one of the prominent founders of chemical research in Czechoslovakia.

Quotes by Vladimir Prelog

Biology Quotes

You fall for who the chemistry is with.

Quotes by Vanessa Paradis

Every band needs it's own special chemistry. And Bez was a very good chemist.

Quotes by Tony Wilson

It's like playing tennis, you play a different rally with different people. Every actor is different and the chemistry between actors is different.

Quotes by Tom Hiddleston

You have to look at how chemistry develops.

Quotes by Tim Hardaway

I began my thesis research at Harvard by working with a team in the laboratory of William N. Lipscomb, a Nobel chemistry Laureate, in 1976, on the structure of carboxypeptidase A. I did postdoctoral studies with David Blow at the...

Quotes by Thomas A. Steitz

Good Quotes

A good match is about the chemistry between opponents.

Quotes by The Great Khali

I failed chemistry. I almost failed algebra.

Quotes by Taye Diggs

The idea of going back to school and revising for exams would be hellish. As an actor, my form of revising is learning scenes, but to start going through biology, chemistry, and all of those sciences would be just a...

Quotes by Tamzin Outhwaite

But I think my mistakes became the chemistry for my miracles. I think that my tests became my testimonies.

Quotes by T. D. Jakes

Photosynthetic organisms in the sea yield most of the oxygen in the atmosphere, take up and store vast amounts of carbon dioxide, shape planetary chemistry, and hold the planet steady.

Quotes by Sylvia Earle

Great Quotes

I also became interested in chemistry and gradually accumulated enough test tubes and other glassware to do chemical experiments, using small quantities of chemicals purchased from a pharmacy supply house.

Quotes by Sydney Brenner

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of quotes are on this Chemistry page?
The collection mixes literal chemistry - studying at technical institutes, being a middling student in the subject - with figurative uses, like the connection between performers or how molecular gastronomy blends chemistry with other sciences. It's a page for both science-minded readers and anyone using the word as a metaphor for connection.
Why do people search for chemistry quotes?
Some are looking for reflections on scientific study and academic humility, while others want a way to describe the intangible bond between people, like teammates or performers. The word's dual meaning - literal and figurative - is exactly what makes this page useful for such different purposes.
One quote talks about elevating a group instead of oneself - how does that relate to chemistry?
That line uses chemistry to describe the dynamic between people working together, where the group's success matters more than any individual's spotlight. It's a good example of the figurative side of the collection, distinct from the more academic entries about studying the subject formally. Good quotes touch on similar ideas of teamwork and character.
Are any of these quotes useful for students?
Yes, the quote about not being a particularly brilliant chemistry student is relatable for anyone who's struggled with a subject yet stuck with it. It works well as a humble, honest caption about persistence rather than natural talent. Great quotes offer a more aspirational counterpoint if you want that instead.
How does this page connect to other science-related topics?
If the crossover between chemistry, biology, and physics mentioned in one of the quotes interests you, Biology quotes are a natural next stop. Together the pages give a fuller picture of how different sciences and their metaphors show up in everyday language.

Other lines note how fields like cooking borrow chemistry's language even when treated as art. Continue with Good or Great quotes for broader reflections.