Paul Dirac Quote

I consider that I understand an equation when I can predict the properties of its solutions, without actually solving it.


In: Frank Wilczek and Betsy Devine - Longing for the Harmonies - Chapter 13 (p. 102), W.W. Norton & Company, Inc. 1988


I consider that I understand an equation when I can predict the properties of its solutions, without actually solving it.

I consider that I understand an equation when I can predict the properties of its solutions, without actually solving it.

I consider that I understand an equation when I can predict the properties of its solutions, without actually solving it.

I consider that I understand an equation when I can predict the properties of its solutions, without actually solving it.