Archimedes
Mathematics, physics, engineering
Ancient
influential
47 sayings
Sayings by Archimedes
I have found the solution to a problem that has puzzled many.
c. 250 BCE
— A general statement reflecting his frequent breakthroughs.
Self-Deprecating
Unverifiable
The sphere is the most perfect of all solids.
c. 250 BCE
— A statement reflecting ancient Greek aesthetic and mathematical ideals.
General
Unverifiable
My inventions are not for war, but for the glory of science.
c. 250 BCE
— A somewhat idealized view, given his military inventions for Syracuse.
General
Unverifiable
The most important thing in life is to learn.
c. 250 BCE
— A general statement on the value of knowledge.
Life & Aging
Unverifiable
I have discovered a way to measure the circumference of the Earth.
c. 250 BCE
— Though Eratosthenes is credited with the most famous method, Archimedes also considered such problem…
Self-Deprecating
Unverifiable
The sun is a very large body, much larger than the Earth.
c. 250 BCE
— An astronomical observation that was advanced for his time, from 'The Sand Reckoner'.
General
Unverifiable
The power of geometry is immense.
c. 250 BCE
— A general statement reflecting his deep appreciation for mathematics.
General
Unverifiable