Comic #4350: a-math-lesson

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Panel 1:
I'M GOING TO START WITH A STORY:

Panel 2:
According to Plutarch, Solon was amazed that the first great mathematician, Thales of Miletus, didn't want to marry or have kids.

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So, Thales sent a messenger to slowly, tortuously, inform Solon that his son had died.

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"Whereupon Solon began to beat his head and do and say everything else that betokens a transport of grief."

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At this point, Thales appeared and took Solon by the hand, saying, "This it is O Solon, which keeps me from marriage and children; it overwhelms even thee, who art the most stouthearted of men."

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"But be not dismayed at this story, for it is not true."

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So, the point is… that Thales was a giant dickhead?
And you can be too… if you work hard.

Panel 8:
Earlier…
Welcome to day one of your math PhD.

Bonus Comic: This bonus comic is thanks to pre-orders of my new book, "Soonish!" Click the comic for more info! ❤️, Zach