Dom Casmurro 94.21 · 94.21

Isto prova que as ideias aritméticas são mais simples

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— Isto prova que as ideias aritméticas são mais simples, e portanto mais naturais. A natureza é simples. A arte é atrapalhada. Fiquei tão entusiasmado com a facilidade mental do meu amigo, que não pude deixar de abraçá-lo.

This proves that arithmetic ideas are simpler, and therefore more natural. Nature is simple. Art is confused. I became so enthusiastic with the mental ease of my friend that I could not stop from embracing him.

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The narrator reflects on the simplicity of arithmetic ideas compared to art, and embraces his friend in enthusiasm.

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The narrator concludes that arithmetic ideas are simpler and more natural than art, and is so impressed by his friend's mental clarity that he embraces him.

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