Carl Friedrich Gauss

Mathematician and Physicist German 1777 – 1855

Made fundamental contributions to many mathematics and physics fields.

380 quotes

"The human mind has never invented a labor-saving machine equal to tobacco."
Humor
"The mind's eye can see further than the natural eye."
Imagination
"We live in the realm of imagination."
Imagination
"The study of mathematics is the most useful occupation of the mind."
Education
"All power is within and therefore under our control."
Power
"To the scientist there is the joy in the happy fact."
Happiness
"A teacher takes a hand, opens a mind, and touches a heart."
Leadership
"Pursue that which is in your heart without fear of failure."
Courage
"Life is a temporary loan and this world is nothing but a series of flirtations with eternity."
Life
"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower."
Leadership
"The only way to do great work is to love what you do."
Success
"Mathematics will always be at the heart of human progress."
Motivation
"In the abstract world of mathematics, everything is pure and perfect."
"Science is the great antidote to the poison of enthusiasm and superstition."
Science
"Freedom in mathematics is absolute."
Freedom
"Time is the stage upon which all great deeds are performed."
Time
"The mysteries of mathematics are revealed only to those who seek."
Knowledge
"Hope is the companion of courage."
Hope
"The advancement of mankind begins with the advancement of knowledge."
Education
"Nature is written in the language of mathematics."
Nature
"Every problem in mathematics is solvable with sufficient effort."
Perseverance
"Dreams are the raw material of genius."
Dreams
"Truth is eternal and unchanging."
Truth
"The pursuit of knowledge is the highest human calling."
Knowledge
"Peace comes from understanding the order of the universe."
Peace
"A life without struggle is a life without growth."
Change
"Kindness is the foundation of all relationships."
Kindness
"The creative mind is always seeking new patterns."
Creativity
"Justice is the virtue of a healthy society."
Justice
"Fear is the enemy of progress."
Fear