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An atmosphere of beliefs and conceptions has been formed by the labours and struggles of our forefathers, which enables

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"An atmosphere of beliefs and conceptions has been formed by the labours and struggles of our forefathers, which enables us to breathe amid the various and complex circumstances of our life"

- William Kingdon Clifford

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This quote is written / told by William Kingdon Clifford between May 4, 1845 and March 3, 1879. He/she was a famous Mathematician from England. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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