"It is a matter for considerable regret that Fermat, who cultivated the theory of numbers with so much success, did not leave us with the proofs of the theorems he discovered. In truth, Messrs Euler and Lagrange, who have not disdained this kind of research, have proved most of these theorems, and have even substituted extensive theories for the isolated propositions of Fermat. But there are several proofs which have resisted their efforts."

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Adrien-Marie Legendre

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“All the truth in the world adds up to one big lie.”
“It is the province of knowledge to speak, and it is the privilege of wisdom to listen.”
“Far from poisoning the mind, ***** shows the deepest truth about sexuality, stripped of romantic veneer.”
“Arson is the single most fundamental form of terrorism.It`s the simplest terrorist tactic.”
“I love New York... I think it's the best city in the world. As far as cities go, everything's there. I think it's so vibrant. I love the people, I think they're honest, in your face. If they don't like you, they'll say, 'Get out of my way,' if they like you they'll slap you on the back and support you. It's a very intoxicating environment to be in.”
“Long term I do believe internationally there is a huge misunderstanding of Russia.”

Source : "How metals and a ruthless streak put Russian patriot at top of the rich list". Interview With Luke Harding, www.theguardian.com. February 24, 2007.
“I'm exhausted almost all the time.”
“He that will write well in any tongue must follow this counsel of Aristotle: to speak as the common people do, to think as wise men do.”

Source : 'To all gentlemen and yeomen of England' in 'Toxophilus' (1545)

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