Geometry has two great treasures; one is the Theorem of Pythagoras; the other, the division of a line into extreme and mean ratio. The first we may compare to a measure of gold, the second we may name a precious jewel.
Johannes Kepler (1571 – 1630)
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Geometry has two great treasures; one is the Theorem of Pythagoras; the other, the division of a line into extreme and mean ratio. The first we may compare to a measure of gold, the second we may name a precious jewel.
Johannes Kepler (1571 – 1630)
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10 Comments CherryPie on Jun 30th 2013
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I few days ago I had chosen another quote for this week. But a lady has the prerogative to change her mind
We can all love geometry, whatever view we take of it.
Now… you have just planted a little seed in my head, which is already full of seeds like a weedy riverbank. Thank-you.
…and what a lovely photo of a nice seat, all set and taken at just the right, eh… angle.
This idea of a thought evolved over the week and I wasn’t sure if I had got it right
The photo (link) was posted first in another thread and then the quote came easily to fit with it…
I am also looking forward to see what becomes of the little seed I planted
HA! Sounds just like something a mathematician would say!
Very mathematical
As for the Pythagorean theorem: Did you read Huxley’s “Young Archimedes”? If not: Herewith highly recommended.
I have not read it, I will see if I can get a copy. Thanks
Your quote compares Pythagoras to a ‘measure of gold’, whereas I always associate dividing a line up as the ‘Golden Ratio’. So I had to do a google and found this site really fascinating.
http://www.goldenmeangauge.co.uk/
I quite fancy one of these gauges. I’m not sure where diamonds come into it though, but cutting all those facets sure looks complicated.
Yes perhaps the comparisons are back to front. The dividing the line up is the ‘Golden Ratio’ along with other names.
Very intersting site, thank you