Quote by: William Whewell

Hence no force, however great, can stretch a cord, however fine, into a horizontal line which is accurately straight: there will always be a bending downwards.


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Author Bio


  • NameWilliam Whewell
  • DescriptionEnglish philosopher & historian of science
  • BornMay 24, 1794
  • DiedMarch 6, 1866
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionEconomist; Physicist; Historian; Philosopher; Writer
  • AwardsFellow Of The Royal Society; Royal Medal