“I am worn out by the insults and vexations that this work brings down on us.”
Quote by Jean le Rond d'Alembert
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Jean le Rond d'Alembert
Jean le Rond d'Alembert was a French mathematician, philosopher, and writer. Born on November 16, 1717, he died on October 29, 1783. D'Alembert made significant contributions to mathematics, physics, and philosophy, particularly in the fields of mathematical analysis, wave theory, and optics. more
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