Archimedes Quotes

A collection of quotes by Archimedes.

Archimedes (287-212 BC) was an ancient Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, and inventor. Recognized as one of the greatest mathematicians of all time, he made significant contributions in various fields. Archimedes discovered the principles of leverage and buoyancy, revolutionized the field of geometry with his work on circles and spheres, and devised ingenious machines like the Archimedes' screw and the compound pulley system. He is famously known for his exclamation "Eureka!" when he discovered the principle of water displacement while in a bath, which reinforced his understanding of volume measurement.