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Many mathematicians derive part of their self-esteem by feeling themselves the proud heirs of a long tradition of rational thinking; I am afraid they idealize their cultural ancestors.
Edsger Dijkstra
Edsger Dijkstra
Born: May 11, 1930
Died: Aug 6, 2002

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