Quote by: Henri Poincare

Why is it that showers and even storms seem to come by chance, so that many people think it quite natural to pray for rain or fine weather, though they would consider it ridiculous to ask for an eclipse by prayer?


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Author Bio


  • NameHenri Poincare
  • Descriptionprominent French mathematician, physicist, engineer, and philosopher of science
  • AliasesJules Henri Poincaré; Poincaré
  • BornApril 29, 1854
  • DiedJuly 17, 1912
  • CountryFrance
  • ProfessionMathematician; Philosopher; Astronomer; Physicist; Engineer; Philosopher Of Science; Topologist
  • AwardsPoncelet Prize; Sylvester Medal; Commander Of The Legion Of Honour