Mathematical Quotation Server

"Life is good for only two things, discovering mathematics and teaching mathematics."

That quotation from the late Simeon Poisson, a French mathematician, greets visitors to a new World-Wide Web page created by Mark Woodard, a Furman University mathematics professor. The service is devoted exclusively to quotes about mathematics.

"To be included, a quote had to be either about mathematics or had to be a quote from a mathematician," explains Mr. Woodard.

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