Interesting Quote by Mikhail Leonidovich Gromov
“But anything that can be called "rigor" is lost exactly where the things become interesting and non trivial.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Mathematics and Philosophy, 2015
Rigorous methods become irrelevant when confronting deep, non‑trivial problems that spark curiosity.
In simple terms: Rigour fades where interesting challenges arise.
Embrace ambiguity to discover new insights.
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When to use this quote
- research problems
- artistic creation
- software design
- philosophical inquiry
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does strict logic hinder innovation?
- How can you balance precision with imagination?
Rigour is still valuable for building foundations.