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Quote by Georg Cantor

“My beautiful proof lies all in ruins.”

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German mathematician and founder of set theory, a pioneer in the theory of infinity. His research on the foundations and logical structure of mathematics has had a profound impact on modern mathematics. more

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“Is it not true, then, that my life with all its limitation touches at many points the life of the World Beautiful? Everything has its wonders, even darkness and silence, and I learn, whatever state I may be, therein to be content.”

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