Quote of William of Ockham - It is pointless to do with...
Biography - William of Ockham:
English Franciscan friar, scholastic philosopher and theologian.
Born: 1287 - Died: 1347
Period:
14th century
13th century
Place of birth: United Kingdom
Born: 1287 - Died: 1347
Period:
14th century
13th century
Place of birth: United Kingdom
It is pointless to do with more what can be done with fewer.
Translation
(French, German, Latin)
Frustra fit per plura, quod potest fieri per pauciora.
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