Famously amusing quotation
The four branches of arithmetic — ambition, distraction, uglification and derision. (Lewis Caroll, Alice in Wonderland) As far as the laws of mathematics refer to reality, they are not certain, and as...
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The good Christian should be aware of mathematicians and all those who make empty prophecies. The danger already exists that mathematicians have made a covenant with the devil to darken the spirit and...
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For people with small horizons, every function is constant. (Oscar Bruno) All you need for differentiation is a strong right arm and a weak mind. (Ron Getoor) Obvious is in the the of the beholder....
View ArticleEverything I know in math, I learned from my profs
A collection of quotes from some of my professors back when I was a student. Be sure to show your work for partial credit. You guys live and die by partial credit… In fact, everybody lives and dies by...
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