Thus, be it understood, to demonstrate a theorem, it is neither necessary nor even advantageous to know what it means . . . . -Henri Poincare

 

Thus, be it understood, to demonstrate a theorem, it is neither necessary nor even advantageous to know what it means . . . .


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This quote is just one of 9 total Henri Poincare quotes in our collection. Henri Poincare is known for saying 'Thus, be it understood, to demonstrate a theorem, it is neither necessary nor even advantageous to know what it means . . . .' as well as some of the following quotes.

It is far better to foresee even without certainty than not to foresee at all.

Henri Poincare
294

Science is facts; just as houses are made of stones, so is science made of facts; but a pile of stones is not a house and a collection of facts is not necessarily science.

Henri Poincare
284
The scientist does not study nature because it is useful; he studies it because he delights in it, and he delights in it because it is beautiful. -Henri Poincare
207

Thought is only a flash between two long nights, but this flash is everything.

Henri Poincare
190

To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection.

Henri Poincare
188
Science is built up of facts, as a house is with stones. But a collection of facts is no more a science than a heap of stones is a house. -Henri Poincare
173

Thus, be it understood, to demonstrate a theorem, it is neither necessary nor even advantageous to know what it means . . . .

Henri Poincare
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