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Although modesty is natural to man, it is not natural to children. Modesty only begins with the knowledge of evil.... Blushes are the sign of guilt; true innocence is ashamed of nothing.
Reuben Hersh

Born: December 9, 1927
Died: January 3, 2020 (aged 92)
Bio: Reuben Hersh was an American mathematician and academic, best known for his writings on the nature, practice, and social impact of mathematics. This work challenges and complements mainstream philosophy of mathematics.
Known for:
- The Mathematical Experience (1981)
- What is mathematics, really? (1997)
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