John Trowbridge Quote

Mathematical problems in physics have their place in teaching; but physics should not be made a means of teaching mathematics.


The New Physics, Preface (p. ix)


Mathematical problems in physics have their place in teaching; but physics should not be made a means of teaching mathematics.

Mathematical problems in physics have their place in teaching; but physics should not be made a means of teaching mathematics.

Mathematical problems in physics have their place in teaching; but physics should not be made a means of teaching mathematics.

Mathematical problems in physics have their place in teaching; but physics should not be made a means of teaching mathematics.