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“Property is a nuisance.”

Quote by Paul Erdos

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Paul Erdős was a renowned mathematician known for his contributions to combinatorics, graph theory, number theory, and probability theory. Born on March 26, 1913, and passing away on September 20, 1996, Erdős was famous for his unique collaborative style and passion for mathematics. He is known for his extensive collaboration with many mathematicians, co-authoring over 1,500 papers. more

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