The only purpose of the 'Elements' is to demonstrate mathematically certain fundamental propositions.
Father of geometry
The only purpose of the 'Elements' is to demonstrate mathematically certain fundamental propositions.
Father of geometry
Interpretive summary of his work's intent, not a direct quote but reflecting the nature of 'Elements'. Direct philosophical statements by Euclid are extremely rare.
c. 300 BCE (implied)
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