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philosopher's stone: see alchemy alchemy (ăl`kəmē), ancient art of obscure origin that sought to transform base metals (e.g. ..... Click the link for more information. . Philosopher’s Stone substance supposed to convert base metal to gold. [Medieval Legend: Brewer Dictionary, 829] See : Unattainability How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Under the guidance of my new preceptors I entered with the greatest diligence into the search of the philosopher's stone and the elixir of life; but the latter soon obtained my undivided attention. After all, the mediaeval belief in the Philosopher's Stone which could transmute metals, has its counterpart in the accepted theory of metabolism which changes living tissue. I thought he was fit to die with shame, and there he sits grinning smiles, as good as to say, 'Let the world wag as it will, I've the philosopher's stone in my waist-coat pocket, and the elixir of life in my cupboard; I'm independent of both Fate and Fortune'" |
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