Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by James R Newman

Quote by James R Newman

“In the simplest array of digits [Ramanujan] detected wonderful properties: congruences, symmetries and relationships which had escaped the notice of even the outstandingly gifted theoreticians.”

Quote by James R Newman

Work

The World of Mathematics

This comprehensive volume delves into the vast landscape of mathematics, covering a wide array of topics from basic arithmetic to advanced theoretical mathematics, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the subject. more

Author

James R Newman
James R Newman

James R. Newman was a renowned mathematician known for his contributions to mathematical logic and the philosophy of mathematics. Born on August 3, 1907, and passing away on May 28, 1966, Newman had a significant impact on the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of logic and the foundations of mathematics. more

You May Also Like

“I find daily life not always joyous, but always interesting. I have some sad days and nights, but none that are dull. As I advance deeper into the vale of years, I live with constantly increasing gusto and excitement. I am sure it all means something; in the last analysis, I am an optimist because I believe in God. Those who have no faith are quite naturally pessimists and I do not blame them.”

“What excites and interests the looker-on at life, what the romances and the statues celebrate, and the grim civic monuments remind us of, is the everlasting battle of the powers of light with those of darkness; with heroism reduced to its bare chance, yet ever and anon snatching victory from the jaws of death.”