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Jake LaMotta
Jake LaMotta

Jake LaMotta, born on July 10, 1922, was a renowned professional boxer from the United States. He was a prominent figure in the boxing world during the mid-20th century, known for his fierce fighting style and indomitable spirit. more

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“I am now about to set seriously to work upon preparing for the press an account of my theory of Logic and Probabilities which in its present state I look upon as the most valuable if not the only valuable contribution that I have made or am likely to make to Science and the thing by which I would desire if at all to be remembered hereafter.”

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Book:The Hieroglyphic Monad
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