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Quote by Richard P. Feynman

“There was a time when the newspapers said that only twelve men understood the theory of relativity. I do not believe there ever was such a time ... On the other hand, I think I can safely say that nobody understands quantum mechanics.”

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Richard P. Feynman

Richard P. Feynman was a renowned theoretical physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics and quantum electrodynamics. He was also an exceptional physicist in the field of physics education, with popular science books like 'Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!' that have won the hearts of readers. more

“We chose to do this work mathematically, which has the advantage of precision but is not always appreciated by readers. It is perhaps for this reason that anthropologists have not shown much interest in these models, unlike economists, for example, for whom the use of mathematics poses no problem. However, one could reach the same conclusions by using just a bit of common sense.”

Reason Use Problem Bits Interest Common Example Reader Models Advantage Mathematics Common Sense Conclusion Economist No Problem Appreciated Precision Anthropologists

Author:Luigi Luca Cavalli-Sforza

“... preliminary accounting, banking and surveying (known as arithmetic, algebra and geometry).”

Known Mathematics Banking Geometry Accounting Arithmetic Algebra

Book:In My Own Way: An Autobiography

Source: In My Own Way: An Autobiography

“Remember the No campaign is Conservative people, Labour people, people of no party.”

People Remember Party Conservative Campaigns Labour

Author:William Hague

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