 | Farkas Bolyai (February 9, 1775 - November 20, 1856) on Learning and Suffering(published by RevoltSource) |
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Hungarian Mathematician, Non-Euclidian Geometer, Accomplished Violinist, and Talented Swordsman
: A Hungarian mathematician, mainly known for his work in geometry. (From: Wikipedia.org.)
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Quote #1 on Education Struggle Quotes >> Learning and Suffering
“For God's sake, I beseech you, give it [the study of Geometry] up. Fear it no less than sensual passions because it, too, may take all your time, and deprive you of your health, peace of mind, and happiness in life.”
Source: "A History of Mathematics," by Uta C. Merzbach and Carl B. Boyer, Third Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2011. Chapter 20: Geometry, Page 495.
"A History of Mathematics," by Uta C. Merzbach and Carl B. Boyer, Third Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2011.
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