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“It is commonly said that revenge is sweet, but to a calm and considerate mind, patience and forgiveness are sweeter.”

Quote by Isaac Barrow

Book:The Works of the Learned Isaac Barrow[...]

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The Works of the Learned Isaac Barrow[...]

This book includes Barrow's seminal work in mathematics and his contributions to the field of philosophy, showcasing his intellectual depth and influence on the Enlightenment era. more

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Isaac Barrow was an English mathematician who made significant contributions to the fields of geometry and calculus. He is known for his work on the tangent line and for being the first to use the term 'infinitesimal'. Barrow was a professor at Cambridge University and is considered one of the founders of the Cambridge Mathematical School. more

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