Euclid — "The only purpose of the 'Elements' is to demonstrate mathematically certain fund…"
The only purpose of the 'Elements' is to demonstrate mathematically certain fundamental propositions.
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Interpretive summary of his work's intent, not a direct quote but reflecting the nature of 'Elements'. Direct philosophical statements by Euclid are extremely rare.
Date: c. 300 BCE (implied)
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