Ernst Mach quotes and words of wisdom

"Archimedes constructing his circle pays with his life for his defective biological adaptation to immediate circumstances."
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"The mathematician who pursues his studies without clear views of this matter, must often have the uncomfortable feeling that his paper and pencil surpass him in intelligence."
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Interesting Quotes

Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.Douglas Adams - English humorist & science fiction novelist (1952 - 2001)

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.Martin Luther King