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Problems are often stated in vague terms... because it is quite uncertain what the problems really are.
-John Von Neumann
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Problems Are Often Stated In Vague Terms...

John Von Neumann
Problems are often stated in vague terms... because it is quite uncertain what the problems really are.
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