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Henri Poincare Quotes

Henri Poincare quotes about mathematics

French Mathematician April 29, 1854 – July 17, 1912

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The mathematician does not study pure mathematics because it is useful; he studies it because he delights in it and he delights in it because it is beautiful. Henri Poincare
One would have to have completely forgotten the history of science so as to not remember that the desire to know nature has had the most constant and the happiest influence on the development of mathematics. Henri Poincare
Henri Poincare quote: "Mathematics is the art of giving the same name to different..."
Mathematics is the art of giving the same name to different things. Henri Poincare
The mathematical facts worthy of being studied are those which, by their analogy with other facts, are capable of leading us to the knowledge of a physical law. Henri Poincare
Henri Poincare quote: "Mathematical discoveries, small or great are never born of..."
Mathematical discoveries, small or great are never born of spontaneous generation. Henri Poincare
A sane mind should not be guilty of a logical fallacy, yet there are very fine minds incapable of following mathematical demonstrations. Henri Poincare
Henri Poincare quote: "How is an error possible in mathematics?"
How is an error possible in mathematics? Henri Poincare

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