Euclid quotes

Euclid was an ancient Greek mathematician, often referred to as the "father of geometry." His most famous work, "Elements," served as the main textbook for teaching mathematics (especially geometry) for over two thousand years. He established many foundational principles that are still taught in mathematics today. Here are 8 of his quotes:

The laws of nature are but the mathematical thoughts of God.

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And the whole [is] greater than the part.

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A prime number is one (which is) measured by a unit alone.

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Give him threepence, since he must make gain out of what he learns.

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Which was to be done.

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Things which are equal to the same thing are also equal to one another.

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A line is length without breadth.

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