Euclid
Mathematician
Euclid was an ancient Greek mathematician traditionally known as the father of geometry. His work Elements became one of the most influential mathematical texts in history.
Books by Euclid
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Elements
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Elementa
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The First Six Books of the Elements of Euclid
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Quotes by Euclid
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A straight line is said to have been cut in extreme and mean ratio when, as the whole line is to the greater segment, so is the greater to the lesser.
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A straight line is said to have been cut in extreme and mean ratio when, as the whole line is to the greater segment, so is the greater to the lesser.
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QED - Quod erat demonstrandum.
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A line is length without breadth.
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There is no 'royal road' to geometry.
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There is no royal road to geometry.
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