Hyman Bass famous quotes

Last updated: Sep 5, 2024

I didn't mind studying. Obviously math and the physical science subjects interested me more than some of the more artistic subjects, but I think I was a pretty good student.
Since the mathematicians have invaded the theory of relativity I do not understand it myself any more.
The formulation of the problem is often more essential than its solution, which may be merely a matter of mathematical or experimental skill.
Geometry is the foundation of all painting.
The interesting adults are always the school failures, the weird ones, the losers, the malcontents, this isnâ€™t wishful thinking. Itâ€™s the rule.
Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.
Our God has boundless resources. The only limit is in us. Our asking, our thinking, our praying are too small. Our expectations are too limited.
I think I feel rather differently about sympathy to what seems the normal view. I like just to feel it is there, but not always expressed.
Universities are not here to be mediums for the coercion of other people, they're here to be mediums for the free exchange of ideas.
A false idea is not only one which is absolutely subjective but one which is absolutely objective.

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