Some years ago, after I had given a talk, somebody said, "You seem to make mathematics sound like so much fun." I was inspired to reply, "If it isn't fun, why do it?" I am proud of the sentiment, even if it is overstated.


In: D. Albers, G. Alexanderson and C. Reid, More Mathematical People: Contemporary Conversations (p. 41)

Ralph P. Boas Jr. Quotes

Some years ago, after I had given a talk, somebody said, You seem to make mathematics sound like so much fun. I was inspired to reply, If it isn't...

Some years ago, after I had given a talk, somebody said, You seem to make mathematics sound like so much fun. I was inspired to reply, If it isn't...

Some years ago, after I had given a talk, somebody said, You seem to make mathematics sound like so much fun. I was inspired to reply, If it isn't...

Some years ago, after I had given a talk, somebody said, You seem to make mathematics sound like so much fun. I was inspired to reply, If it isn't...