Where does this phrase come from?

[Ekka]

Where does the phrase "To stand on the shoulders of giants..." come from? It's been bugging me for yonks!

[kempie]

Often attributed to Sir Isaac Newton, here is a list of historical usage of the metaphor...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standing_on_the_s houlders_of_giants

[debzy]

the side of a pound coin! lol...duno the actual origin tho

[Ekka]

Thank you for that!