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36 Inspiring Quotes By Maria Mitchell Will Change The Way You Think

Famous As: Astronomer
Born On: August 1, 1818
Died On: June 28, 1889
Born In: Nantucket
Died At Age: 70
Maria Mitchell was the first American woman who made a mark as a professional astronomer. Mitchell had shown great interest in space science right from an early age and used to learn anatomy and mathematics from her father. In the year 1847, Mitchell discovered a comet which later named  ‘Miss Mitchell’s Comet’. It was after the discovery of this comet that Mitchell got wider recognition from other astronomers. She also earned a gold medal from the King of Denmark, King Fredrick VI. Later in 1848, Mitchell became the first women to be elected as an honorary member of the ‘American Academy of Arts and Science’.  After the sad demise of her mother in 1861, she with her father moved to Lynn where she joined ‘Vassar College’. She was the first faculty to join. Despite the experience and reputation she had earned over the years, she realized that her salary was not at par with her male colleagues. She worked towards removing the disparity and successfully accomplished it. Mitchell’s quotes on books, science, space, astronomy and observation are sure to mesmerize you and leave you wondering. Follow the interesting facts, quotes and thoughts by Maria Mitchell.
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Every formula which expresses a law of nature is a hymn of praise to God.

Every formula which expresses a law of nature is a hymn of praise to God.

Maria Mitchell
There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness.

There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness.

Maria Mitchell
We travel to learn; and I have never been in any country where they did not do something better than we do it, think some thoughts better than we think, catch some inspiration from heights above our own.

We travel to learn; and I have never been in any country where they did not do something better than we do it, think some thoughts better than we think, catch some inspiration from heights above our own.

Maria Mitchell
Study as if you were going to live forever; live as if you were going to die tomorrow.

Study as if you were going to live forever; live as if you were going to die tomorrow.

Maria Mitchell
Do not look at stars as bright spots only. Try to take in the vastness of the universe.

Do not look at stars as bright spots only. Try to take in the vastness of the universe.

Maria Mitchell
The world of learning is so broad, and the human soul is so limited in power!

The world of learning is so broad, and the human soul is so limited in power!

Maria Mitchell
Question everything.

Question everything.

Maria Mitchell
We especially need imagination in science. It is not all logic, nor all mathematics, but is somewhat beauty and poetry.

We especially need imagination in science. It is not all logic, nor all mathematics, but is somewhat beauty and poetry.

Maria Mitchell
I would as soon put a girl alone into a closet to meditate as give her only the society of her needle.

I would as soon put a girl alone into a closet to meditate as give her only the society of her needle.

Maria Mitchell
People have to learn sometimes not only how much the heart, but how much the head, can bear.

People have to learn sometimes not only how much the heart, but how much the head, can bear.

Maria Mitchell
The phrase ‘popular science’ has in itself a touch of absurdity. That knowledge which is popular is not scientific.

The phrase ‘popular science’ has in itself a touch of absurdity. That knowledge which is popular is not scientific.

Maria Mitchell
We have a hunger of the mind
Which asks for knowledge all around us
And the more we gain, the more is our desire.

We have a hunger of the mind Which asks for knowledge all around us And the more we gain, the more is our desire.

Maria Mitchell
The greatest object in educating is to give a right habit of study.

The greatest object in educating is to give a right habit of study.

Maria Mitchell
Small aids to individuals, large aid to masses.

Small aids to individuals, large aid to masses.

Maria Mitchell
To read a book, to think it over, and to write out notes is a useful exercise; a book which will not repay some hard thought is not worth publishing.

To read a book, to think it over, and to write out notes is a useful exercise; a book which will not repay some hard thought is not worth publishing.

Maria Mitchell
As a general rule, people disappoint you as you know them.

As a general rule, people disappoint you as you know them.

Maria Mitchell
I am just learning to notice the different colors of the stars, and already begin to have a new enjoyment.

I am just learning to notice the different colors of the stars, and already begin to have a new enjoyment.

Maria Mitchell
A young sailor boy came to see me today. It pleases me to have these lads seek me on their return from their first voyage, and tell me how much they have learned about navigation.

A young sailor boy came to see me today. It pleases me to have these lads seek me on their return from their first voyage, and tell me how much they have learned about navigation.

Maria Mitchell
We especially need imagination in science. It is not all mathematics, nor all logic, but it is somewhat beauty and poetry.

We especially need imagination in science. It is not all mathematics, nor all logic, but it is somewhat beauty and poetry.

Maria Mitchell
The best that can be said of my life so far is that it has been industrious, and the best that can be said of me is that I have not pretended to what I was not.

The best that can be said of my life so far is that it has been industrious, and the best that can be said of me is that I have not pretended to what I was not.

Maria Mitchell
The love of one's own sex is precious, for it is neither provoked by vanity nor retained by flattery; it is genuine and sincere.

The love of one's own sex is precious, for it is neither provoked by vanity nor retained by flattery; it is genuine and sincere.

Maria Mitchell
It is sad to see a woman sacrificing the ties of the affections even to do good.

It is sad to see a woman sacrificing the ties of the affections even to do good.

Maria Mitchell
I was a little doubtful about the propriety of going to the Mammoth Cave without a gentleman escort, but if two ladies travel alone they must have the courage of men.

I was a little doubtful about the propriety of going to the Mammoth Cave without a gentleman escort, but if two ladies travel alone they must have the courage of men.

Maria Mitchell
I had, early in life, a love for staging, but it is fast dying out. Nine hours over a rough road are enough to root out the most passionate love of that kind.

I had, early in life, a love for staging, but it is fast dying out. Nine hours over a rough road are enough to root out the most passionate love of that kind.

Maria Mitchell
Truth or myth, it is only for me to know. Come with me into the rich texture of Bizco's kingdom.

Truth or myth, it is only for me to know. Come with me into the rich texture of Bizco's kingdom.

Maria Mitchell
I saw, in looking over Cooper, elements of a comet of 1825 which resemble what I get out for this, from my own observations, but I cannot rely upon my own.

I saw, in looking over Cooper, elements of a comet of 1825 which resemble what I get out for this, from my own observations, but I cannot rely upon my own.

Maria Mitchell
I made observations for three hours last night, and am almost ill today from fatigue; still I have worked all day, trying to reduce the places, and mean to work hard again tonight.

I made observations for three hours last night, and am almost ill today from fatigue; still I have worked all day, trying to reduce the places, and mean to work hard again tonight.

Maria Mitchell
Altogether, St. Louis is a growing place, and the West has a large hand and a strong grasp.

Altogether, St. Louis is a growing place, and the West has a large hand and a strong grasp.

Maria Mitchell
I was born, for instance, incapable of appreciating music.

I was born, for instance, incapable of appreciating music.

Maria Mitchell
I have just gone over my comet computations again, and it is humiliating to perceive how very little more I know than I did seven years ago when I first did this kind of work.

I have just gone over my comet computations again, and it is humiliating to perceive how very little more I know than I did seven years ago when I first did this kind of work.

Maria Mitchell