Quote by Nicolaus Copernicus

Not a few other very eminent and scholarly men made the same request, urging that I should no longer through fear refuse to give out my work for the common benefit of students of Mathematics.

Not a few other very eminent and scholarly men made the same

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In this quote, the speaker recalls the request made by highly respected and knowledgeable individuals for them to share their work in mathematics. These eminent men assert that the speaker should not withhold their work out of fear, as it has the potential to benefit students and further the field of mathematics. It highlights the significance of knowledge dissemination and highlights the pressure the speaker feels to contribute to the collective learning and understanding in the mathematical community.

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