Teen quote by Clyde Tombaugh

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Can you imagine young people nowadays making a study of trigonometry for the fun of it? Well I did
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"Can you imagine young people nowadays making a study of trigonometry for the fun of it? Well I did"

- Clyde Tombaugh

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Clyde Tombaugh's quote talks to the passion and dedication he had for mathematics. He was a self-taught astronomer and mathematician who discovered the planet Pluto in 1930. His quote suggests that he was an enthusiastic learner of mathematics, and that he found happiness in studying trigonometry. He was likely shocked that young people today do not share the same interest for mathematics that he did. He suggests that he was able to find pleasure in finding out trigonometry, and that it was something he provided for enjoyable. His quote speaks with the significance of wanting learning, and how it can result in excellent achievements. It also speaks with the importance of having a strong work principles and dedication to knowing. Clyde Tombaugh's quote is a pointer that effort and dedication can result in great success.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Clyde Tombaugh between February 4, 1906 and January 17, 1997. He/she was a famous Scientist from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Teen. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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