QOD

This blog purely for my own amusement. I like to start the day with a quote, be it amusing, inspiration, or simply something that caught my fancy.

On occasion, I might also include some commentary on the day's crossword puzzle that is published in the Los Angeles Times.

Showing posts with label Alfréd Rényi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alfréd Rényi. Show all posts

Wednesday, 20 March 2019

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

QOD:  A mathematician is a device for turning coffee into theorems.  ~  Alfréd Rényi (Mar. 20, 1921 ~ Feb. 1, 1970), Hungarian mathematician
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Tuesday, 25 December 2018

Tuesday, December 25, 2018 / Christmas Day

QOD:  If I feel unhappy, I do mathematics to become happy.  If I am happy, I do mathematics to keep happy.  ~  Alfréd Rényi  (Mar. 20, 1921 ~ Feb. 1, 1970), Hungarian mathematician
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