Who said "Nature rewards the patient observer."?

This quote is attributed to Thales of Miletus.

Nature rewards the patient observer. - Thales of Miletus

"Nature rewards the patient observer."

Thales of Miletus Nature

Philosopher Ancient Greek 624–546

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