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Quote by Isaac Newton

“Where both are friends, it is right to prefer truth.”

Quote by Isaac Newton

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Isaac Newton was an English physicist, mathematician, and astronomer, considered one of the greatest scientists in history. He made significant contributions to physics, mathematics, and astronomy, particularly with his three laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation. Newton's work had a profound impact on the development of modern science and engineering. more

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