It may be true, that men, who are mere mathematicians, have certain specific shortcomings, but that is not the fault of mathematics, for it is equally true of every other exclusive occupation.
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Nationality: German Type: Mathematician Born: April 30, 1777 Death: February 23, 1855 |
“They say that the commons of England would first destroy the king's friends and afterward himself, and then bring the Duke of York to be king so that by their false means and lies they may make him to hate and destroy his friends, and cherish his false traitors.”
“I would like to be Maria, but there is La Callas who demands that I carry myself with her dignity.”