Nicola Fontana Tartaglia

Mathematician Engineer Ballistics Italian 1499 – 1557

Solved cubic equations and pioneered ballistics mathematics for warfare.

386 quotes

"Mathematics is the alphabet in which God has written the universe."
Science
"The art of solving problems is born from experience."
Wisdom
"In geometry, there is no royal road."
Knowledge
"He who understands Euclid for thirty years is a geometer."
Education
"Numbers are the highest degree of knowledge. It is knowledge itself."
Science
"The study of mathematics is like climbing a high mountain."
Perseverance
"Geometry will draw the soul toward truth and create the spirit of philosophy."
Philosophy
"One cannot understand the universe unless one first learns the language in which it is written."
Knowledge
"Problems worthy of attack prove their worth by fighting back."
Courage
"The more I know, the more I realize I know nothing."
Wisdom
"Truth is the same everywhere, yet we all see it differently."
Truth
"In mathematics, the beauty lies in simplicity."
Beauty
"Life is a series of problems to be solved."
Life
"The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled."
Education
"Patience is the virtue of the wise."
Patience
"Knowledge without practice is like a tree without fruit."
Wisdom
"Every problem contains within itself the seeds of its own solution."
Success
"Those who wish to progress must ask themselves ever better questions."
Inspiration
"The greatest discoveries come from questioning what others accept."
Creativity
"In the realm of ideas, anything is possible."
Imagination
"Work is the foundation of all wealth and progress."
Work
"Hope is the pillar that holds up the world."
Hope
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."
Courage
"Friendship is a bond stronger than blood."
Friendship
"The family is the foundation of society."
Family
"Love conquers all obstacles."
Love
"Happiness is found in the pursuit of meaningful work."
Happiness
"Success is the result of preparation and opportunity."
Success
"Time is the most valuable resource we possess."
Time
"Change is the only constant in nature."
Change