The fear of infinity is at the root of many mistakes which h... - Georg Cantor

This quote is attributed to Georg Cantor.

"The fear of infinity is at the root of many mistakes which have been made in mathematics."

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Mathematician German 1845–1918

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"A set is a Many that allows itself to be thought of as a One."

"The fear of infinity is one form of myopia."

"In mathematics the art of proposing a question must be held of higher value than solving it."

"Face your fears with courage."

"You can't live your life in fear."

"Snakes. Why'd it have to be snakes?"

"Fear is just another obstacle to overcome."