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Statistics is a science which ought to be honourable, the basis of many most important sciences; but it is not to be carried on by steam, this science, any more than others are; a wise head is requisite for carrying it on.

Thomas Carlyle

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Thomas Carlyle

Scottish philosopher, satirical writer, essayist, historian and teacher

December 4th, 1795 - February 5th, 1881

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