J.J. Sylvester quotes and words of wisdom |  | "The world of ideas which it [mathematics] discloses or illuminates,
the contemplation of divine beauty and order which it induces, the
harmonious connexion of its parts, the infinite hierarchy and absolute
evidence of the truths with which it is concerned, these, and such like,
are the surest grounds of the title of mathematics to human regard, and
would remain unimpeached and unimpaired were the plan of the universe
unrolled like a map at our feet, and the mind of man qualified to take in
the whole scheme of creation at a glance." | |  | Found in the topic Unsorted.
| | | "Time was when all the parts of the subject were dissevered, when
algebra, geometry, and arithmetic either lived apart or kept up cold
relations of acquaintance confined to occasional calls upon one another;
but that is now at an end; they are drawn together and are constantly
becoming more and more intimately related and connected by a thousand
fresh ties, and we may confidently look forward to a time when they shall
form but one body with one soul." | | | Found in the topic Mathematics.
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Interesting Quotes
We do not inherit this land from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.Haida Indian saying
The scientific theory I like best is that the rings of Saturn are composed entirely of lost airline luggage.Mark Russell - US comedian, political commentator, & satirist (1932 - )
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