“Replying two weeks later he states his opinion of Fermat’s Last Theorem. “I am very much obliged for your news concerning the Paris prize. But I confess that Fermat’s Theorem as an isolated proposition has very little interest for me, because I could easily lay down a multitude of such propositions, which one could neither prove nor dispose of.”
Quote by Eric Temple Bell
Book:Men of Mathematics
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Men of Mathematics
This book delves into the biographies and contributions of various mathematicians, offering insights into their personal and professional journeys. more
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