"Mathematics, in the development of its ideas, has only to take account of the immanent reality of its concepts and has absolutely no obligation to examine their transient reality."

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Source : "From Kant to Hilbert: A Source Book in the Foundations of Mathematics". Book by William Bragg Ewald, 1996.

Georg Cantor

#Reality Quotes #Ideas Quotes #Development Quotes

“Before I take you into the beating heart of the story, letâ€™s get one thing out of the way. I know from experience that when it comes up later, it will distract you so much that you wonâ€™t be able to concentrate on anything else I will tell you. My name is Jubilee Dougal. Take a moment and let it sink in.”
“There is no point trying to figure out who is guilty or not at un-balancing the planet. I think we need to figure out and solve the problems together and not isolate from each other.”
“I was trained as a straight dramatist.”
“A writer cannot put himself today in service of those who make history; he is at the service of those who suffer it.”
“Anyone that can pull you down is already below you!”
“The spontaneity of slaps is sincerity, whereas the ceremonial of caresses is largely convention.”

Source : Ugo Betti (1968). “Three Plays”
“There are two things to aim at in life: first, to get what you want; and after that, to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind achieve the second.”

Source : Afterthoughts (1931) "Life and Human Nature"
“I just really like fun, cool, interesting, quirky girls. And sometimes you find that in 6'2 model bodies and sometimes they're short and brunette. All shapes and sizes - it's really about the personality. That sounds cliche, but it's so freaking true!”

Source : "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

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