Harold Davenport quotes

Mathematicians are extremely lucky, they are paid for doing what they would by nature have to do anyway. One should not have a non-teaching fellowship too long, there comes a time when one must make a contribution to society. Great mathematics is achieved by solving difficult problems not by fabricating elaborate theories in search of a problem. (Harold Davenport)

Harold Davenport

Occupation: Mathematician
Born: October 30, 1907
Died: June 9, 1969
Quotes count: 1

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