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Wit and wisdom about mathematical minds

These short, pointed quotes reflect on what makes a mathematician, from innate talent to shared reasoning across fields. The theme connects with our discipline quotes collection.

Last Updated on May 30, 2021

Nov 07, 2020

All musicians are subconsciously mathematicians.

Quotes by Thelonious Monk

Nov 07, 2020

Mathematics is written for mathematicians.

Quotes by Nicolaus Copernicus

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Nov 07, 2020

Mathematicians do not study objects, but relations between objects.

Quotes by Henri Poincare

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Nov 07, 2020

Mathematicians are born, not made.

Quotes by Henri Poincare

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Nov 07, 2020

Need we add that mathematicians themselves are not infallible?

Quotes by Henri Poincare

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Nov 07, 2020

Nature never uses prime numbers. But mathematicians do.

Quotes by Frank Drake

Nov 07, 2020

Mathematicians stand on each other's shoulders.

Quotes by Carl Friedrich Gauss

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Nov 07, 2020

The greatest problem for mathematicians now is probably the Riemann Hypothesis.

Quotes by Andrew Wiles

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Nov 07, 2020

First rate mathematicians choose first rate people, but second rate mathematicians choose third rate people.

Quotes by Andre Weil

One line suggests musicians think like mathematicians without realizing it, tying two disciplines together. For related identity themes, see our identity quotes page.

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