Ocupation: Philosopher
Life: March 31, 1596 - February 11, 1650
Birthday: March 31
Death: February 11
It must not be thought that it is ever possible to reach the interior earth by any perseverance in mining: both because the exterior earth is too thick, in comparison with human strength; and especially because of the intermediate waters, which would gush forth with greater impetus, the deeper the place in which their veins were first opened; and which would drown all miners.
topic: Perseverance, Science, Water, Mining, Human Strength