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Difficult Quotes by John von Neumann
- The calculus was the first achievement of modern mathematics and it is difficult to overestimate its importance. I think it defines more unequivocally than anything…
- It is exceptional that one should be able to acquire the understanding of a process without having previously acquired a deep familiarity with running it,…
- Neumann, to a physicist seeking help with a difficult problem: Simple. This can be solved by using the method of characteristics. Physicist: I'm afraid I…
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