James Edward Oliver might have been one of the great mathematicians of his time had he not been absolutely wanting in the power of continuous work. (Simon Newcomb)

James Edward Oliver might have been one of the great mathematicians of his time had he not been absolutely wanting in the power of continuous work.

Simon Newcomb

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