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When you have mastered numbers, you will in fact no longer be reading numbers, any more than you read words when reading
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"When you have mastered numbers, you will in fact no longer be reading numbers, any more than you read words when reading books You will be reading meanings"

- W. E. B. Du Bois

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This quote by W. E. B. Du Bois speaks to the power of mastering numbers. When one has a deep understanding of numbers, they are no longer just reading numbers, but rather, they read the meanings behind them. This resembles how when one reads a book, they are not simply checking out words, however rather, they read the meanings behind them. This quote speaks to the significance of understanding numbers and the power that features it. It is a pointer that numbers can be utilized to convey effective messages and that mastering them can open a world of possibilities. It is a reminder that numbers can be utilized to understand the world and to understand the intricacies of life. It is a tip that numbers can be utilized to unlock the secrets of deep space.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by W. E. B. Du Bois between February 23, 1868 and August 27, 1963. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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