Mathematical Quote by Ludwig Wittgenstein

One cannot really argue with a mathematical theorem.

— Stephen Hawking

Many of the proofs in mathematics are very long and intricate. Others, though not long, are very ingeniously constructed.

— Edward Charles Titchmarsh

I believe that proving is not a natural activity for mathematicians.

— Rene Thom

“It is an unfortunate fact that proofs can be very misleading. Proofs exist to establish once and for all, according to very high standards,…

— Herbert S. Gaskill

A mathematical proof is beautiful, but when you're finished, it's really only about one thing. A story can be about many things.

— Bonnie Jo Campbell

A proof tells us where to concentrate our doubts.

— Morris Kline

“However, one cannot really argue with a mathematical theorem.”

— Stephen Hawking

Mathematical proofs, like diamonds, are hard and clear, and will be touched with nothing but strict reasoning.

— John Locke

Any good theorem should have several proofs, the more the better.

— Michael Atiyah

“All mathematical proofs must be deductive. Each proof is a chain of deductive arguments, each of which has its premises and conclusion.”

— Morris Kline

A proof is that which convinces a reasonable man; a rigorous proof is that which convinces an unreasonable man.

— Mark Kac

Proof is an idol before whom the pure mathematician tortures himself.

— Arthur Eddington