And so no force however great can stretch a cord however fine into an horizontal line which is accurately straight. - William Whewell
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About William Whewell
William Whewell (May 24, 1794 – March 6, 1866) was an English polymath, scientist, Anglican priest, philosopher, theologian and historian of science.
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Reverend William Whewell
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