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Ogyu Sorai Quotes: Mathematicians boast of their exacting achievements, but in reality they are absorbed in mental acrobatics and contribute nothing to society.
         

Mathematicians boast of their exacting achievements, but in reality they are absorbed in mental acrobatics and contribute nothing to society.


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This page presents the quote "Mathematicians boast of their exacting achievements, but in reality they are absorbed in mental acrobatics and contribute nothing to society.". Author of this quote is Ogyu Sorai. This quote is about reality, acrobatics, math, achievement, boast, society,.