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“By dividing the people of God as clergy and laymen, we have made the latter a majority of lame men.”

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Richard P. Stanley

Richard P. Stanley is a renowned mathematician known for his contributions to the field of combinatorics. Born on June 23, 1944, he is a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Professor Stanley's research in combinatorics, algebraic geometry, and probability theory has had a profound impact on modern mathematics and computer science. more

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