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“'Tis the temper of the hot and superstitious part of mankind in matters of religion ever to be fond of mysteries, and for that reason to like best what they understand least.”

Quote by Isaac Newton

Book:Isaaci Newtoni Opera quae exstant omnia

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Isaaci Newtoni Opera quae exstant omnia

This book is a compilation of Isaac Newton's extensive works, covering his contributions to mathematics, physics, and philosophy. It includes his seminal treatises on optics, natural philosophy, and the Principia Mathematica, which laid the foundation for classical mechanics. more

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Isaac Newton was an English physicist, mathematician, and astronomer, considered one of the greatest scientists in history. He made significant contributions to physics, mathematics, and astronomy, particularly with his three laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation. Newton's work had a profound impact on the development of modern science and engineering. more

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