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“But anything that can be called "rigor" is lost exactly where the things become interesting and non trivial.” quote by Mikhail Leonidovich Gromov
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“But anything that can be called "rigor" is lost exactly where the things become interesting and non trivial.”

Mikhail Leonidovich Gromov

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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.

Key Takeaway

Embrace ambiguity to discover new insights.

Themes

mathematics creativity complexity

Mood

inquisitive thoughtful

Type

academic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • research problems
  • artistic creation
  • software design
  • philosophical inquiry

Key Concepts

rigor novelty exploration

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does strict logic hinder innovation?
  • How can you balance precision with imagination?
A Different Perspective

Rigour is still valuable for building foundations.

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