![[Not enough is known about solid geometry] and for two reasons: in the first place, no government places value on it; this leads to a lack of energy in the pursuit of it, and it is difficult. In the second place, students cannot learn it unless they have a teacher. But then a teacher can hardly be found....](/assets/img/quote-photos/not-enough-is-known-about-solid-geometry-and-for-two-reasons-in-the-first-plac.jpg)
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