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Quite often, when an idea that could be helpful presents itself, we do not appreciate it, for it is so inconspicuous. The…
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The world is anxious to admire that apex and culmination of modern mathematics: a theorem so perfectly general that no particular application…
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The elegance of a mathematical theorem is directly proportional to the number of independent ideas one can see in the theorem and…
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The first rule of discovery is to have brains and good luck. The second rule of discovery is to sit tight and…
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Mathematics is the cheapest science. Unlike physics or chemistry, it does not require any expensive equipment. All one needs for mathematics is…
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When introduced at the wrong time or place, good logic may be the worst enemy of good teaching.
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Where should I start? Start from the statement of the problem. ... What can I do? Visualize the problem as a whole…
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If you have to prove a theorem, do not rush. First of all, understand fully what the theorem says, try to see…
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A great discovery solves a great problem, but there is a grain of discovery in the solution of any problem. Your problem…
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Look around when you have got your first mushroom or made your first discovery: they grow in clusters.
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The future mathematician ... should solve problems, choose the problems which are in his line, meditate upon their solution, and invent new…
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If the proof starts from axioms, distinguishes several cases, and takes thirteen lines in the text book ... it may give the…
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My father never raised his hand to any one of his children, except in self-defense.
— Fred Allen
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There was a seminar for advanced students in Zürich that I was teaching and von Neumann was in the class. I came…
— George Polya
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Any father whose son raises his hand against him is guilty of having produced a son who raised his hand against him.
— Charles Peguy
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Who here wants to be a writer?' I asked. Everyone in the room raised his hand. 'Why the hell aren't you home…
— Leon Uris
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The Marquis sighed. "I thought it was just a legend," he said. "Like the alligators in the sewers of New York City."…
— Neil Gaiman
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Firequencher raised his hand. "I've been staying out of family conversations. Do I get credit for that?
— Orson Scott Card
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What if there is no dirt on Merjack? Oh, I can answer this one. (Omari raised his hand like he was in…
— Sherrilyn Kenyon
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Genet raised his hand, and I squeezed my eyes shut, sure I would be receiving the worst backhanded slap of my life.…
— Alexandra Bracken
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He raised his hand, hesitant, conflict raging in his eyes, and then swiftly brushed the length of my cheekbone with his fingertips.…
— Stephenie Meyer
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He raised his hand in a peaceful gesture. "You need to relax a bit, dove. Like Mouse over there. You trust me,…
— Ilona Andrews
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All right, everyone. Fess up. Who just shat in their pants? C'mon. Admit it." He raised his hand. I know I did…
— Sherrilyn Kenyon
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Across from me at the next row of supports Jim raised his hand and touched his fingers to his thumb a few…
— Ilona Andrews
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