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“It is indubitable that a 50-year-old mathematician knows the mathematics he learned at 20 or 30, but has only notions, often rather vague, of the mathematics of his epoch, i.e. the period of time when he is 50.”

Quote by Jean Dieudonne

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Jean Dieudonné was a renowned mathematician known for his contributions to algebraic geometry and functional analysis. Born on July 1, 1906, and passing away on November 29, 1992, his work had a profound impact on the development of modern mathematics. more

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