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“People think they don’t understand math, but it’s all about how you explain it to them. If you ask a drunkard what number is larger, 2/3 or 3/5, he won’t be able to tell you. But if you rephrase the question: what is better, 2 bottles of vodka for 3 people or 3 bottles of vodka for 5 people, he will tell you right away: 2 bottles for 3 people, of course.”

Quote by Israel Gelfand

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Israel Gelfand (September 2, 1913 - October 5, 2009) was a prominent mathematician of the 20th century, known for his work in algebra, group theory, functional analysis, and mathematical physics. His research had a profound impact on the development of modern mathematics. more

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