“Logic is invincible, because in order to combat logic it is necessary to use logic.”
Quote by Pierre Boutroux
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Pierre Boutroux
Pierre Boutroux was a French mathematician born on December 6, 1880, and died on August 15, 1922. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in mathematical analysis. more
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