The usefulness of some particular parts of the mathematics in the common affairs of human life, has rendered some knowledge of them very necessary to a great part of mankind, and very convenient to all the rest that are any way conversant beyond the limits of their own particular callings.


Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Benjamin Franklin (Volume 5) (2nd, edition), On the Usefulness of Mathematics (p. 91)

Benjamin Franklin Quotes

The usefulness of some particular parts of the mathematics in the common affairs of human life, has rendered some knowledge of them very necessary to ...

The usefulness of some particular parts of the mathematics in the common affairs of human life, has rendered some knowledge of them very necessary to ...

The usefulness of some particular parts of the mathematics in the common affairs of human life, has rendered some knowledge of them very necessary to ...

The usefulness of some particular parts of the mathematics in the common affairs of human life, has rendered some knowledge of them very necessary to ...