What did John Wesley Young mean by: It is clear that the chief end of mathematical study must be to make the students think. - John Wesley Young Copy
The composer opens the cage door for arithmetic, the draftsman gives geometry its freedom. Explain - Jean Cocteau Artist · France
I knew what infinity was. Being a previous art student, I knew about some art concepts. - Lynne Rae Perkins Author
In mathematics the art of proposing a question must be held of higher value than solving it. - Georg Cantor Mathematician · Germany
In mathematics, the art of asking questions is more valuable than solving problems. - Georg Cantor Mathematician · Germany
Algebra is generous; she often gives more than is asked of her. - Jean le Rond d'Alembert Mathematician and physicist · France
To teach successfully we must tell all we know, but only what is adaptable to the student. - Jean-Francois de La Harpe Playwright · France
I got into writing and thinking about politics because I was told there would be no math. - Jeff Greenfield Journalist · USA
I was under the care of a couple of medical students who couldn’t diagnose a decapitation. - Jeffrey Bernard Journalist · England
