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One geometry cannot be more true than another; it can only be more convenient.


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Point set topology is a disease from which the human race will soon recover.

Point set topology is a disease from which the human race will soon recover.



It is by logic that we prove, but by intuition that we discover. To know how to criticize is good, to know how to create is better.

It is by logic that we prove, but by intuition that we discover. To know how to criticize is good, to know how to create is better.



There are no solved problems; there are only problems that are more or less solved.

There are no solved problems; there are only problems that are more or less solved.



The scientist does not study nature because it is useful; he studies it because he delights in it, and he delights in it because it is beautiful.

The scientist does not study nature because it is useful; he studies it because he delights in it, and he delights in it because it is beautiful.



Doubt everything or believe everything: these are two equally convenient strategies. With either we dispense with the need for reflection.

Doubt everything or believe everything: these are two equally convenient strategies. With either we dispense with the need for reflection.



If nature were not beautiful, it would not be worth knowing, and if nature were not worth knowing, life would not be worth living

If nature were not beautiful, it would not be worth knowing, and if nature were not worth knowing, life would not be worth living



It is through science that we prove, but through intuition that we discover.

It is through science that we prove, but through intuition that we discover.



Geometry is the art of correct reasoning from incorrectly drawn figures.

Geometry is the art of correct reasoning from incorrectly drawn figures.



It is far better to foresee even without certainty than not to foresee at all.

It is far better to foresee even without certainty than not to foresee at all.



Every good mathematician should also be a good chess player and vice versa.

Every good mathematician should also be a good chess player and vice versa.





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But can you trust something that can end as suddenly as it begins?

But can you trust something that can end as suddenly as it begins?



There is no reason why an individual, who has the misfortune to become insane, should, on that account, be deprived of any comfort or even luxury...

There is no reason why an individual, who has the misfortune to become insane, should, on that account, be deprived of any comfort or even luxury...



Now, now.” I placed a hand on his back. “Jealousy colors you black, Geoff. If you wanted to be a pretty princess too, I would have bought you a crown. I’ll be back soon.

Now, now.” I placed a hand on his back. “Jealousy colors you black, Geoff. If you wanted to be a pretty princess too, I would have bought you a crown. I’ll be back soon.



Mortality, behold, and fear, What a change of flesh is here! Think how many royal bones Sleep within this heap of stones.

Mortality, behold, and fear, What a change of flesh is here! Think how many royal bones Sleep within this heap of stones.



Brave? Or stupid?" Roger shrugged. "I've never been quite sure where brave stopped and stupid began, myself.

Brave? Or stupid?" Roger shrugged. "I've never been quite sure where brave stopped and stupid began, myself.



Lambruscos have been misrepresented by industrial versions that have the soda pop flavor they think Americans want.

Lambruscos have been misrepresented by industrial versions that have the soda pop flavor they think Americans want.



Never injure a friend, even in jest.

Never injure a friend, even in jest.



Poetry is evidently a contagious complaint.

Poetry is evidently a contagious complaint.




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