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“There is no smallest among the small and no largest among the large, but always something still smaller and something still larger.”

Quote by Anaxagoras

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Anaxagoras

Anaxagoras, born around 500 BC and died in 428 BC, was a renowned Greek philosopher. He is considered one of the pioneers of atomism, proposing the theory that all things are composed of infinite small particles called 'seeds'. Anaxagoras' philosophical ideas had a profound impact on later generations, especially in the field of natural sciences. more

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