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“Why do I act as I do? To tell you the truth, I have absolutely no idea why. It is simply my nature to act as I act, and that's all I can say.”

Quote by Raymond Smullyan

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Raymond Smullyan

Raymond Smullyan was a renowned mathematician and logician. Born on May 25, 1919, and passed away on February 10, 2017, Smullyan was known for his contributions to mathematical logic, combinatorics, and graph theory. His research spanned a wide range of fields, from mathematical logic to game theory, and he was also a prolific author, having written over 50 books. more

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