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Portrait of Leonhard Euler

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Leonhard Euler

“Nothing takes place in the world whose meaning is not that of some maximum or minimum.”

— Leonhard Euler

Business — practical interpretation

Optimisation is nature's strategy. Find what you're actually maximising and make sure it's the right thing.

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The quotation is attributed to Leonhard Euler. The Business and Personal notes are modern practical interpretations.