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Numbers Quotes by Georg Cantor
- The transfinite numbers are in a sense the new irrationalities [ ... they] stand or fall with the finite irrational numbers.
- I realize that in this undertaking I place myself in a certain opposition to views widely held concerning the mathematical infinite and to opinions frequently…
- The transfinite numbers are in a certain sense themselves new irrationalities and in fact in my opinion the best method of defining the finite irrational…
- What I assert and believe to have demonstrated in this and earlier works is that following the finite there is a transfinite (which one could…
- My theory stands as firm as a rock; every arrow directed against it will return quickly to its archer. How do I know this? Because…
- The actual infinite arises in three contexts: first when it is realized in the most complete form, in a fully independent otherworldly being, in Deo,…
- I realise that in this undertaking I place myself in a certain opposition to views widely held concerning the mathematical infinite and to opinions frequently…
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