Hence no force, however great, can stretch a cord, however fine, into a horizontal line which is accurately straight: there will always be a bending downwards.
-- William Whewell
   
William Whewell   Name:
William Whewell
Type:
Philosopher
Nationality:
English
Birth:
May 24, 1794
Death:
March 6, 1866
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