Re (tilly) 2: Knowledge

You ever-handy interface to google remembered Newton, and came up with the following essay that somewhat confirms that.

Actually it says that the image was famously presented by Newton, but mentions that it is properly attributed to Bernard of Chartes in the 12'th century.

I am glad I checked. :-)

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Re: Re (tilly) 2: Knowledge by Maclir (Curate) on Dec 22, 2000 at 08:07 UTC
I actually decided to do some research (hey- Friday afternoon before Christmas things are quiet) and found two similar quotes attributed to Sir Isaac Newton: If I have ever made any valuable discoveries, it has been owing more to patient attention, than to any other talent. Isaac Newton If I have seen farther than others, it is because I was standing on the shoulders of giants. Isaac Newton	[reply]