Most of [the alchemists] were poor; many all but unknown in their own time, many died and saw no fruit of their labours Of some the very names are forgotten. But though their names be dead, their works live, and grow and spread over ever fresh generations of youth, showing them fresh steps towards that temple of wisdom which is the knowledge of things as they are.

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  • Death — Contemplations on mortality, loss, and the legacy we leave

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