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In Many Cases A Dull Proof Can Be Supplemented By A Geometric Analogue So Simple And Beautiful That The Truth Of A Theorem Is Almost Seen At A Glance.
-Martin Gardner
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In Many Cases A Dull
Martin Gardner
In Many Cases A Dull Proof Can Be Supplemented By A Geometric Analogue So Simple And Beautiful That The Truth Of A Theorem Is Almost Seen At A Glance.
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