It is not absurd for discerning Europeans . . . to see something today which is not adequately known by the Chinese erudites, and to be able to interpret their ancient books better than the erudites themselves.
Calculus, optimism
Writings on China (cited in a ResearchGate article)
Undated, likely late 17th or early 18th century
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