The work was repugnant to me, chiefly from my not being able to see any meaning in the early steps in algebra. This impatience was very foolish, and in after years I have deeply regretted that I did not proceed far enough at least to understand something... MacMillan's Magazine - Page 247edited by - 1888Full view - About this book
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