"To the field of synthetic chemistry belongs an array of responsibilities which are crucial for the future of mankind, not only with regard to the health and needs of our society, but also for the attainment of a deep understanding of matter, chemical change, and life."
Elias James Corey is an American organic chemist known for foundational work in synthetic chemistry. He won the 1990 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing methods in organic synthesis planning. He has been a longtime professor at Harvard University.