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“Those who claim to discover everything but produce no proofs of the same may be confuted as having actually pretended to discover the impossible.”

Quote by Archimedes

Book:The Works of Archimedes

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The Works of Archimedes

This book includes Archimedes' original treatises on geometry, mechanics, and hydrostatics, showcasing his groundbreaking contributions to the fields of mathematics and physics. more

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Archimedes was a great ancient Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor, and astronomer, considered one of the greatest mathematicians in the history of mathematics. His work has had a profound impact on science, particularly in the fields of mathematics, physics, and engineering. more

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