Andrew M. Gleason Quote

Proofs really aren't there to convince you that something is true — they're there to show why it is true.


In: D. Albers, G. Alexanderson and C. Reid (eds.), More Mathematical People, Andrew M. Gleason (p. 86)


Proofs really aren't there to convince you that something is true — they're there to show why it is true.

Proofs really aren't there to convince you that something is true — they're there to show why it is true.

Proofs really aren't there to convince you that something is true — they're there to show why it is true.

Proofs really aren't there to convince you that something is true — they're there to show why it is true.