"Mathematics is a vast adventure; its history reflects some of the noblest thoughts of countless generations."

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Source : Dirk Jan Struik (1987). “A Concise History of Mathematics”, p.1, Courier Corporation

Dirk Jan Struik

#Education Quotes #Adventure Quotes #Generations Quotes

“Nobody had ever instructed him that a slave-ship, with a procession of expectant sharks in its wake, is a missionary institution, by which closely-packed heathen are brought over to enjoy the light of the Gospel.”
“The one thing we learned over 5 years is that nothing works better than just improving your product.”
“Just as the child is father to the man, so the impressions of one's youth remain the most vivid in manhood.”
“Charity work is very important to me and gives me an opportunity to give back to my community. I've always been a big supporter of many different charities, have donated millions of dollars to them, and it just feels great to do and be able to help others, especially children.”
“If I'm not a murderer," asked Corny, "how come I keep killing people?”
“If you're willing to change the world let love be your energy”

Source : Song: Let Love Be Your Energy
“You have to be able to wake up in the morning and say, 'I've been true.”
“My fellow nerds and I will retire to the nerdery with our calculators.”

Source : "Fictional character: Richard Hayden". "Tommy Boy", www.imdb.com. 1995.

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