That the state of knowledge in any country will exert a directive influence on the general system of instruction adopted in it, is a principle too obvious to require investigation.
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Nationality: English Type: Mathematician Born: December 26, 1792 Death: October 18, 1871 |
“But it is nice to know that you have other races lined up, because sometimes you can get so focused on your next marathon that it can become kind of unhealthy in some ways. So it's nice to have something else to slap you in the face and say, all right, there is life after the Olympics.”
“I wish I could sing. I love singers, but I am way too shy. Scares the hell out of me.”