No matter how correct a mathematical theorem may appear to be, one ought never to be satisfied that there was not something imperfect about it until it gives the impression of also being beautiful.


Attributed in: Des MacHale (1993) Comic sections: the book of mathematical jokes, humour, and wisdom, p. 107


No matter how correct a mathematical theorem may appear to be, one ought never to be satisfied that there was not something imperfect about it until...

No matter how correct a mathematical theorem may appear to be, one ought never to be satisfied that there was not something imperfect about it until...

No matter how correct a mathematical theorem may appear to be, one ought never to be satisfied that there was not something imperfect about it until...

No matter how correct a mathematical theorem may appear to be, one ought never to be satisfied that there was not something imperfect about it until...