Alfred Nobel
1833 - 1896
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Quotes
Biography
Alfred Nobel was a Swedish chemist, engineer, and inventor who is best known for inventing dynamite. He held 355 different patents and was also involved in the development of other explosives. Nobel was a prolific inventor and held strong interests in literature, peace, and social issues. He left the majority of his wealth to fund the Nobel Prizes, which are awarded annually in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, peace, and economic sciences.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
Contentment is the only real wealth.
2
If I have a thousand ideas and only one turns out to be good, I am satisfied.
3
Hope is nature's veil for hiding truth's nakedness.
4
If I could take all the money in the world, and distribute it in a fair way, it would be enough for everyone.
5
Life is short, and the opportunity is fleeting.