As quoted in Mathematics, Education and Philosophy: An International Perspective (1994) by Paul Ernest
• This has also been quoted or misquoted as "There lives no man upon the earth who can give a final judgement upon what the most beautiful shape of man might be; God only knows that".
• This has also been quoted or misquoted as "There lives no man upon the earth who can give a final judgement upon what the most beautiful shape of man might be; God only knows that".
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There is no man on earth who can give a final judgment on what the most beautiful shape may be. Only God knows.
— Albrecht Dürer
What It Means
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• This has also been quoted or misquoted as "There lives no man upon the earth who can give a final judgement upon what the most beautiful shape of man might be; God only knows that"." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Albrecht Dürer
Albrecht Dürer (May 21 1471 – April 6 1528) was a German painter and printmaker, most famous for his series of prints, individual engravings and numerous painted self-portraits.
About Albrecht Dürer
Albrecht Dürer (May 21 1471 – April 6 1528) was a German painter and printmaker, most famous for his series of prints, individual engravings and numerous painted self-portraits.
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