Isaac Newton

A perfectionist, he could hold grudges longer than most people hold gym memberships – just ask Leibniz about the whole calculus drama. And when he wasn’t revolutionising science, he dabbled in alchemy as discovering gravity wasn’t enough – the trials to turn lead into gold was all about hype then.

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4 January 1643
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Physicist
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England

#about

Socialising wasn’t his thing, unless we count his arguing with himself while staring at an apple. He was too busy reinventing physics, while Diamond the dog is said to be his most trusted assistant.

#quotes

"Truth is ever to be found in simplicity, and not in the multiplicity and confusion of things."

#whatif

...Newton took part in a stand-up show as a hobby?


"Hold my telescope, I’ve got this!"
would most likely have belonged to him.🔭

#quotes

"If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants."