It is not of the essence of mathematics to be conversant with the ideas of number and quantity.

  • -- George John Boole 乔治·约翰·布尔

熟悉数和量的概念并不是数学的本质。

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It may be true, that men, who are mere mathematicians, have certain specific shortcomings, but that is not the fault of mathematics, for it is equally true of every other exclusive occupation.

诚然,仅仅是数学家的人也有某些特定的缺点,但这并不是数学的过错,因为其他任何排他性的职业也有同样的缺点。

In mathematics the art of proposing a question must be held of higher value than solving it.

在数学中,提出问题的艺术必须比解决问题更有价值。

Gotta head full of ideas that are driving me insane.

脑子里满是让我发疯的想法。

Painting is a nail to which I fasten my ideas.

绘画是我固定思想的钉子。