Edward Frenkel: Quotes about mathematics

Edward Frenkel is mathematician working in representation theory, algebraic geometry, and mathematical physics. Explore interesting quotes on mathematics.

Edward Frenkel: 10 quotes0 likes

“In mathematics, it's not a game where the fastest wins. But rather, it's more like who can see farther, who can see deeper. That's the one who achieves more.”

Edward Frenkel

Are Mathematicians Past Their Prime at 35? http://www.massey.ac.nz/~rmclachl/overthehill.html

“Mathematics allows you to see the invisible.”

Edward Frenkel

[Contenta, Sandro, The Canadian who reinvented mathematics, http://projects.thestar.com/math-the-canadian-who-reinvented-mathematics/, Toronto Star]

“I was proud of my work with Yakov Isaevich, and he of me. Despite our good relationship, however, I kept my “other” mathematical life – my work with Fuchs and Feigin and all of that – secret from him as I did from most other people. It was as though applied mathematics was my spouse, and pure mathematics was my secret lover.”

Edward Frenkel

Source: Love and Math, 2013, p. 139

“We should all have access to the mathematical knowledge and tools needed to protect us from arbitrary decisions made by the powerful few in an increasingly math-driven world. Where there is no mathematics, there is no freedom.”

Edward Frenkel

Source: Love and Math, 2013, p. 5