“Obvious” is the most dangerous word in mathematics. – Eric Temple Bell
The longer math lives the more abstract and therefore, possibly also the more practical it becomes. – Eric Temple Bell
Euclid taught me that without assumptions there is no proof. Therefore, in any argument, examine the assumptions. – Eric Temple Bell
Science makes no pretension to eternal truth or absolute truth. – Eric Temple Bell
Time makes fools of us all. Our only comfort is that greater shall come after us. – Eric Temple Bell
Fashion as King is sometimes a very stupid ruler. – Eric Temple Bell
The mistakes and unresolved difficulties of the past in mathematics have always been the opportunities of its future. – Eric Temple Bell
Any impatient student of mathematics or science or engineering who is irked by having algebraic symbolism thrust on him should try to get on without it for a week. – Eric Temple Bell
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