You know that I write slowly. This is chiefly because I am never satisfied until I have said as much as possible in a few words, and writing briefly takes far more time than writing at length.
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Nationality: German Type: Mathematician Born: April 30, 1777 Death: February 23, 1855 |
“Great heroes need great sorrows and burdens, or half their greatness goes unnoticed.”
“Every time I go to Washington, I break out in a cold sweat. So I try not to spend too much time there.”