Click here

James Newman Quotes

It is strange that we know so little about the properties of numbers. They are our handiwork, yet they baffle us; we can fathom only a few of their intricacies. Having defined their attributes and prescribed their behavior, we are hard pressed to perceive the implications of our formulas. - James Newman

Tags

Strange | Properties | Numbers | Handiwork | Baffle |

Random

We have overcome the notion that mathematical truths have an existence independent and apart from our own minds. It is even strange to us that such a notion could ever have existed. - James Newman

The most painful thing about mathematics is how far away you are from being able to use it after you have learned it. - James Newman

A lot of us like Ben and Nic know most of the math. Me and Andrew know mostly history. - James Newman

Random Authors

Bruce Arena | Copeland Bryan | Aaron Baker | HaLee Hamilton | Irwin Michael | Ian Kennedy | Alan Poster | Shane Jones | Toni Morrison | Glenn Loury |