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From "Archimedes" by Heath, Thomas Little, Sir
Archimedes
The greatest mathematician of antiquity and inventor of ingenious mechanical appliances.
Core Belief
"Mathematical truth is the highest form of knowledge and provides the key to understanding the universe."
Worldview
The world is a puzzle to be solved through logic and reason; practical concerns are secondary to intellectual pursuits.
Personality
A brilliant and dedicated mathematician, often so absorbed in his work that he forgets basic needs; proud of his intellectual achievements but dismissive of practical applications of his genius.
In Their Own Words
"Stand away, fellow, from my diagram."
"Give me a place to stand on, and I can move the earth."
"Eureka, Eureka!"
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