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All great scientists have, in a certain sense, been great artists the man with no imagination may collect facts, but he cannot make great discoveries.
Karl Pearson
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Karl Pearson
Age: 79 †
Born: 1857
Born: March 27
Died: 1936
Died: April 27
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