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Although all the good arts serve to draw mans mind away from vices and lead it toward better things, this function can b
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"Although all the good arts serve to draw man's mind away from vices and lead it toward better things, this function can be more fully performed by this art, which also provides extraordinary intellectual pleasure"

- Nicolaus Copernicus

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Nicolaus Copernicus is recommending that the art of mathematics can be utilized to draw people away from vices and lead them towards better things. He thinks that mathematics can supply an amazing intellectual enjoyment that exceeds the satisfaction of other arts. He is suggesting that mathematics can be used to assist individuals focus on more favorable activities and to assist them develop their intellectual capabilities. Mathematics can also be utilized to assist people comprehend the world around them and to acquire a deeper understanding of the universe. Copernicus is suggesting that mathematics can be used to help people lead better lives and to offer them with an intellectual pleasure that is exceptional.

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Poland Flag This quote is written / told by Nicolaus Copernicus between February 19, 1473 and May 24, 1543. He/she was a famous Scientist from Poland. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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