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“I do not have to tell you who won the war. You know, the artillery did.”

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George S. Patton was an American military commander born on November 11, 1885, and died on December 21, 1945. Known for his unique leadership style and tactical prowess, Patton is one of the most controversial military figures in American history. more

“A great man, who was convinced that the truths of political and moral science are capable of the same certainty as those that form the system of physical science, even in those branches like astronomy that seem to approximate mathematical certainty. He cherished this belief, for it led to the consoling hope that humanity would inevitably make progress toward a state of happiness and improved character even as it has already done in its knowledge of the truth.”

“Mathematics is not a contemplative but a creative subject.”

Creative Subjects Mathematics Contemplative

Book:A Mathematician's Apology

Source: A Mathematician's Apology

“Mathematics is of two kinds, Rigorous and Physical. The former is Narrow: the latter Bold and Broad. To have to stop to formulate rigorous demonstrations would put a stop to most physico-mathematical inquiries. Am I to refuse to eat because I do not fully understand the mechanism of digestion?”

Kind Two Mathematics Refuse Former Mathematical Latter Broads Mechanism Inquiry Demonstration Digestion

Author:Oliver Heaviside

“Mathematics may, like poetry or music, "promote and sustain a lofty habit of mind."”

Mind May Science Habit Mathematics Lofty Habits Of Mind

Book:A Mathematician's Apology

Source: A Mathematician's Apology

Quote by George S. Patton

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