Support/mathematics

Famous quotes containing the words support and/or mathematics:

    [They] hired a large house as a receptacle for gentlewomen, who either had no fortunes, or so little that it would not support them. For these they made the most comfortable institution [and] provided [them] with all conveniences for rural amusements, a library, musical instruments, and implements for various works.
    Sarah Fielding (1710–1768)

    I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy.
    John Adams (1735–1826)