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“We mathematicians are used to the fact that our subject is widely misunderstood, perhaps more than any other subject (except perhaps linguistics).”

Quote by Keith Devlin

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Keith Devlin is a renowned mathematician, writer, and public speaker. Born on March 16, 1947, in the United Kingdom, he later moved to the United States. Devlin has conducted extensive research in mathematics, particularly in number theory, graph theory, and combinatorics. His work encompasses a wide range of topics, including mathematics education, mathematical philosophy, and the application of mathematics in modern society. more

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