Gerolamo Cardano

Mathematician Physician Astrologer Italian 1501 – 1576

Advanced algebra and probability, bridging ancient and modern mathematics.

382 quotes

"The same atoms which now constitute the brain of an idiot, formerly constituted the brain of Aristotle."
Science
"Gambling has always been a part of my life and I have never shied away from it."
Life
"I have not sought to ascend by the aid of false statements and mere pretenses."
Truth
"Life is a lottery, but one we must play with strategy."
Success
"The human mind is the most powerful force in the universe."
Wisdom
"Without music, life would be a mistake."
Music
"All knowledge begins with wonder."
Knowledge
"Necessity is the mother of all innovation."
Creativity
"A man is as old as he feels, and as young as his dreams."
Dreams
"The greatest gift is the ability to learn from mistakes."
Education
"Hope is the pillar of the world."
Hope
"In mathematics there are no shortcuts to success."
Work
"Fear is the mind-killer of progress."
Fear
"The universe is written in the language of mathematics."
Science
"True strength lies in knowing one's own limitations."
Strength
"Beauty is the reflection of harmony in nature."
Beauty
"Time is the canvas upon which we paint our lives."
Time
"Patience is the virtue of the strong."
Patience
"The human spirit cannot be conquered by circumstance alone."
Perseverance
"Art is the language of the soul."
Art
"In solitude, we discover our true nature."
Solitude
"Death is merely a transition, not an ending."
Death
"To understand nature is to understand divinity."
Nature
"Kindness is the currency of human connection."
Kindness
"The pursuit of truth is the noblest of all endeavors."
Truth
"Family is the foundation of civilization."
Family
"Adventure awakens the dormant parts of the soul."
Adventure
"Friendship is the mirror in which we see ourselves."
Friendship
"Imagination is more important than knowledge."
Imagination
"Peace begins within the individual."
Peace