“His second motto: Thou, nature, art my goddess; to thy laws my services are bound.”
Quote by Carl Friedrich Gauss
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Carl Friedrich Gauss
Carl Friedrich Gauss (April 30, 1777 - February 23, 1855) was a German mathematician who is widely regarded as one of the greatest mathematicians of all time. He made significant contributions to mathematics, physics, and astronomy. more
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