Thomas Thomson Professions : Chemist Born : April 12, 1773 Died : July 2, 1852 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by Thomas Thomson Chemistry, unlike other sciences, sprang originally from delusions and superstitions, and was at its commencement exactly on a par with magic and astrology. Thomas Thomson astrology superstitions magic Similar Authors Auguste Laurent chemist August Wilhelm von Hofmann chemist August Kekule chemist Ascanio Sobrero chemist Antoine Lavoisier chemist Antoine Bechamp chemist All Authors