[1561]. It is almost impossible to follow the later developments of physical or general chemistry without a working knowledge of higher mathematics.—Mellor, J. W.
Higher Mathematics (New York, 1902), Preface.
... Mount where science guides;
Go measure earth, weigh air, and state the tides;
Instruct the planets in what orb to run,
Correct old time, and regulate the sun.
—Thomson, W.
On the Figure of the Earth, Title page.