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“To avoide the tediouse repetition of these woordes: is equalle to: I will settle as I doe often in woorke use, a paire of paralleles, or gemowe [twin] lines of one lengthe: =, bicause noe .2. thynges, can be moare equalle.” quote by Robert Recorde
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“To avoide the tediouse repetition of these woordes: is equalle to: I will settle as I doe often in woorke use, a paire of paralleles, or gemowe [twin] lines of one lengthe: =, bicause noe .2. thynges, can be moare equalle.”

Robert Recorde

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The author attempts to explain equality using a metaphor of paired lines, but the phrasing is garbled and confusing.

In simple terms: A confusing attempt at explaining equality.

Key Takeaway

Seek clearer explanations.

Themes

communication clarity mathematics language teaching

Mood

confused critical

Type

educational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • teaching math
  • writing guides
  • editing
  • language learning

Key Concepts

logic equivalence metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • How could you simplify the metaphor?
  • What alternative analogy conveys equality better?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor is unclear, making the intended meaning hard to grasp.

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