Ask her to wait a moment - I am almost done.

The higher arithmetic presents us with an inexhaustible store of interesting truths - of truths, too, which are not isolated, but stand in a close internal connection, and between which, as our knowledge increases, we are continually discovering new and sometimes wholly unexpected ties.

Mathematics is the queen of science, and arithmetic the queen of mathematics.

Theory attracts practice as the magnet attracts iron.

His second motto: Thou, nature, art my goddess; to thy laws my services are bound.

I have the vagary of taking a lively interest in mathematical subjects only where I may anticipate ingenious association of ideas and results recommending themselves by elegance or generality.

Life stands before me like an eternal spring with new and brilliant clothes.