James Newman

Words of wisdom are spoken by children at least as often as scientists. ↗

— James Newman

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It is hard to know what you are talking about in mathematics, yet no one questions the validity of what you say. There is no other realm of discourse half so queer. ↗

— James Newman

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The infinite in mathematics is alway unruly unless it is properly treated. ↗

— James Newman

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The most painful thing about mathematics is how far away you are from being able to use it after you have learned it. ↗

— James Newman

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We have overcome the notion that mathematical truths have an existence independent and apart from our own minds. It is even strange to us that such a notion could ever have existed. ↗

— James Newman

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You are an extremely valuable, worthwhile, significant person even though your present circumstances may have you feeling otherwise. ↗

— James Newman

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