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“In my opinion instruction is very purposeless for such individuals who do no want merely to collect a mass of knowledge, but are mainly interested in exercising (training) their own powers. One doesn't need to grasp such a one by the hand and lead him to the goal, but only from time to time give him suggestions, in order that he may reach it himself in the shortest way.”

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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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