Considering Archimedes achievements, reputation, inventions and recognition as one of the greatest mathematicians in all of human history, there is little information about his life and none about his loves (if any).

Sadly, for all that he accomplished, I can find only two quotes from him.

The first has passed into common usage since Archimedes coined it.

“Eureka! – I have found it!”

I love the second one. It encompasses the attitude of all those who accomplish anything—great or small. Especially those who look at what is, but see instead what could be—and then make it a reality.

“Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world.”

So the next time you’re having trouble turning a dream into reality don’t give up.

Instead, be sure the fulcrum is correctly placed and then try a longer lever.

Image credit: Dr. Manuel at de.wikipedia

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