Quote by: Augustus De Morgan

The genius of was a perfect sledge hammer in bursting purely mathematical obstacles; but, like that useful instrument, it gave neither finish nor beauty to the results. In truth, in truism if the reader please, was neither nor , as every student is made to feel. The second is power and symmetry, the third power and simplicity; the first is power without either symmetry or simplicity. But, nevertheless, never attempted investigation of a subject without leaving upon it the marks of difficulties conquered: sometimes clumsily, sometimes indirectly, always without minuteness of design or arrangement of detail; but still, his end is obtained and the difficulty is conquered.


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  • NameAugustus De Morgan
  • DescriptionMathematician and logician
  • BornJune 27, 1806
  • DiedMarch 18, 1871
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionMathematician; Philosopher