And thus it might have remained, but for Robert Boyle, a rich well-connected Englishman, who was interested in alchemy but embarrassed by his interest.

这话或许至今依然有效。但是出身名门，家财万贯的英国人罗伯特·博伊尔虽然对炼金术很感兴趣，但是却对此难以启齿。

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But despite this ambiguity, there is sense that this social alchemy might very well lead to innovation.

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And thus it might have remained, but for Robert Boyle, a rich well-connected Englishman, who was interested in alchemy but embarrassed by his interest.

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