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[In reply to Olbers' attempt in 1816 to entice him to work on Fermat's Theorem:] I confess that Fermat's Theorem as an isolated proposition has very little interest for me, because I could easily lay down a multitude of such propositions, which one could neither prove nor dispose of. In J. R. Newman (ed.), The World of Mathematics, New York: Simon and Schuster, 1956. p. 312.    |
Loci: ConvergenceMathematical QuotationsOur library of quotations is organized alphabetically by surname of the author. Page: 2 of 2 Previous Thomas JeffersonI have resumed the study of mathematics with great avidity. It was ever my favourite one ... where no uncertainties remain on the mind; all is demonstration and satisfaction. Jevons, William StanleyIt is clear that Economics, if it is to be a science at all, must be a mathematical science. Johnson, Samuel (1709-1784)Sir, I have found you an argument. I am not obliged to find you an understanding. Jonathan SwiftWhat vexes me most is, that my female friends, who could bear me very well a dozen years ago, have now forsaken me, although I am not so old in proportion to them as I formerly was: which I can prove by arithmetic, for then I was double their age, which now I am not. Jowett, Benjamin (1817 - 1893)Logic is neither a science or an art, but a dodge. Page: 2 of 2 Previous |
