But it is impossible to divide a cube into two cubes, or a fourth power into two fourth powers, or generally any power beyond the square into two like powers; of this I have found a remarkable demonstration. This margin is too narrow to contain it.


Oeuvres (Volume 1) (p. 291), Gauthier-Villars et Fils. Paris. 1891

Pierre de Fermat Quotes

But it is impossible to divide a cube into two cubes, or a fourth power into two fourth powers, or generally any power beyond the square into two...

But it is impossible to divide a cube into two cubes, or a fourth power into two fourth powers, or generally any power beyond the square into two...

But it is impossible to divide a cube into two cubes, or a fourth power into two fourth powers, or generally any power beyond the square into two...

But it is impossible to divide a cube into two cubes, or a fourth power into two fourth powers, or generally any power beyond the square into two...