Sir George Stokes, 1st Baronet quotes

Sir George Stokes, 1st Baronet, was a British mathematician and physicist renowned for his work in fluid dynamics and optics. The famous Stokes’ law and Stokes’ theorem are named after him, reflecting his significant contributions to mathematics and physics. He also served as the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge for over fifty years. Here is 1 of his quotes:

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The dependence of family life makes a person more moral.

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