Language Quote by Jorge Luis Borges

“The mathematical sciences wield their particular language made of digits and signs, no less subtle than any other.”

Jorge Luis Borges

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Language Made Mathematical Mathematics Particular Science Subtle

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“My memory, sir, is like a garbage disposal.”

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The mind was dreaming. The world was its dream.

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