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Nobody since Newton has been able to use geometrical methods to the same extent for the like purposes; and as we read the Principia we feel as when we are in an ancient armoury where the weapons are of gigantic size; and as we look at them we marvel what manner of man he was who could use as a weapon what we can scarcely lift as a burden. William Whewell		Wednesday May 21, 2025
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It is with many enterprises as with striking fire; we do not meet with success except by reiterated efforts, and often at the instant when we despaired of success. Francoise de Maintenon

Quote Author: Francoise de Maintenon

	Francoise de Maintenon
	(1635-1719) French - Second Wife of Louis XIV of France

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It is with many enterprises as with striking fire; we do not meet with success except by reiterated efforts, and often at the instant when we despaired of success.