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"Voltaire took advice from Maupertuis, but his greatest assistance came from his mistress Émilie du Châtelet. In contrast to Volatire, Émilie really did understand mathematics and physics..."
— Jan 23, 2020 05:10PM
"Voltaire took advice from Maupertuis, but his greatest assistance came from his mistress Émilie du Châtelet. In contrast to Volatire, Émilie really did understand mathematics and physics..."
