Gentlemen, that is surely true, it is absolutely paradoxical; we cannot understand it, and we don't know what it means. But we have proved it, and therefore we know it must be the truth.
What is man? ... What a strange union of matter and mind! A machine for converting material into spiritual force. - Benjamin Peirce
What is man? ... What a strange union of matter and mind! A machine for converting material into spiritual force.
- Benjamin Peirce
Of possible quadruple algebras the one that had seemed to him by far the most beautiful and remarkable was practically identical with quaternions, an… - Benjamin Peirce
Of possible quadruple algebras the one that had seemed to him by far the most beautiful and remarkable was practically identical with quaternions, an…
The object of geometry in all its measuring and computing, is to ascertain with exactness the plan of the great Geometer, to penetrate the veil of ma… - Benjamin Peirce
The object of geometry in all its measuring and computing, is to ascertain with exactness the plan of the great Geometer, to penetrate the veil of ma…
There are many cases of these algebras which may obviously be combined into natural classes, but the consideration of this portion of the subject wil… - Benjamin Peirce
There are many cases of these algebras which may obviously be combined into natural classes, but the consideration of this portion of the subject wil…
I presume that to the uninitiated the formulae will appear cold and cheerless; but let it be remembered that, like other mathematical formulae, they … - Benjamin Peirce
I presume that to the uninitiated the formulae will appear cold and cheerless; but let it be remembered that, like other mathematical formulae, they …
Gentlemen, that is surely true, it is absolutely paradoxical; we cannot understand it, and we don't know what it means. But we have proved it, and th… - Benjamin Peirce
Gentlemen, that is surely true, it is absolutely paradoxical; we cannot understand it, and we don't know what it means. But we have proved it, and th…
Mathematics is the science which draws necessary conclusions. - Benjamin Peirce
Mathematics is the science which draws necessary conclusions.
The branches of mathematics are as various as the sciences to which they belong, and each subject of physical enquiry has its appropriate mathematics… - Benjamin Peirce
The branches of mathematics are as various as the sciences to which they belong, and each subject of physical enquiry has its appropriate mathematics…
Gentlemen, as we study the universe we see everywhere the most tremendous manifestations of force. In our own experience we know of but one source of… - Benjamin Peirce
Gentlemen, as we study the universe we see everywhere the most tremendous manifestations of force. In our own experience we know of but one source of…
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