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“I propose to put forward an apology for mathematics; and I may be told that it needs none, since there are now few studies more generally recognized, for good reasons or bad, as profitable and praiseworthy.”

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G. H. Hardy
G. H. Hardy

G. H. Hardy was a renowned British mathematician known for his contributions to number theory and mathematical analysis. Born on February 7, 1877, he passed away on December 1, 1947. Hardy is respected for his unique mathematical style and profound insights into mathematical problems. more

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