A Quote by Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle

As astronomy is the daughter of idleness, geometry is the daughter of property.

Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle

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Astronomy Daughter Geometry Idleness Property

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Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle
French - Author
February 11, 1657 - January 9, 1757

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