Mathematician Quote by Augustus De Morgan
“It is easier to square the circle than to get round a mathematician.”
About This Quote
Source Mathematical Treatise: Essays on the Theory of Numbers, 1852
The quote humorously suggests that solving a geometric problem (squaring the circle) is easier than dealing with a mathematician’s complexity.
In simple terms: Dealing with mathematicians can be tougher than classic puzzles.
Key Takeaway
Approach complex people with patience.
Themes
mathematics
humor
communication
Mood
lighthearted
analytical
Type
humor
observational
When to use this quote
- academic collaboration
- teaching
- research discussions
Key Concepts
logic
human interaction
problem solving
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle challenging personalities?
- What strategies help in technical discussions?
A Different Perspective
Not all mathematicians are difficult.
![“Imagine a person with a gift of ridicule [He might say] First that a negative quantity has no logarithm; secondly that a negative quantity has no square root; thirdly that the first non-existent is to the second as the circumference of a circle is to the diameter.” quote by Augustus De Morgan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/17f/augustus-de-morgan-18916_circles_imagine-a-person-with-a-gift-of-ridicule_136734.jpg)
![“As to writing another book on geometry [to replace Euclid] the middle ages would have as soon thought of composing another New Testament.” quote by Augustus De Morgan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ed4/augustus-de-morgan-18916_age_as-to-writing-another-book-on-geometry-t_584350.jpg)
