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The pursuits of the University mathematics preeminently demand self-denial, patience, and perseverance from youth, precisely at that period when they have liberty to act for themselves, and when on account of obvious temptations habits of restraint and application are peculiarly valuable.

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Another great and special excellence of mathematics is that it demands earnest voluntary exertion. It is simply impossible for a person to become a good mathematician by the happy accident of having been sent to a good school; this may give him a preparation and a start, but by his own individual efforts alone can he reach an eminent position.

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It would be rash to say that nothing remains for discovery or improvement even in the elements of mathematics; but it may be safely asserted that the ground has been so long and so thoroughly explored as to hold out little hope of profitable return for a casual adventurer.

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Isaac Todhunter

Isaac Todhunter

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Born: November 23, 1820

Died: March 1, 1884 (aged 63)

Bio: Isaac Todhunter FRS, was an English mathematician who is best known today for the books he wrote on mathematics and its history.

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