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“The Way begets one; one begets two; two begets three; three begets the myriad creatures.”

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Composed by Laozi, this ancient Chinese classic is a collection of teachings that emphasize living in accordance with the Tao, or 'the Way', which is the essential principle underlying the universe. It offers insights into the nature of life, ethics, and the pursuit of a harmonious existence. more

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Laozi, also known as Lao Dan, was a renowned ancient Chinese philosopher and the founder of the Taoist school of thought. His birth and death dates are approximately 604 BC to 531 BC. Laozi advocated for顺应自然 (yielding to nature) and the principle of non-action (wu wei), which had a profound impact on Chinese philosophy, culture, and politics. more

“Mathematics is not a contemplative but a creative subject; no one can draw much consolation from it when he has lost the power or the desire to create; and that is apt to happen to a mathematician rather soon. It is a pity, but in that case he does not matter a great deal anyhow, and it would be silly to bother about him.”

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Book:A Mathematician's Apology

Source: A Mathematician's Apology

“Mathematics, however, is, as it were, its own explanation; this, although it may seem hard to accept, is nevertheless true, for the recognition that a fact is so is the cause upon which we base the proof.”

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Author:Gerolamo Cardano

“Most likely, logic is capable of justifying mathematics to no greater extent than biology is capable of justifying life.”

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