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The essence of mathematics lies entirely in its freedom.

— Georg Cantor

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The essence of mathematics is in its freedom.

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My theory stands as firm as a rock; every arrow directed against it will return quickly to its archer.

Journey Through Genius (1990)

In mathematics the art of asking questions is more valuable than solving problems.

There is no doubt that we cannot do without variable quantities in the sense of the potential infinite. But from this very fact the necessity of the actual infinite can be demonstrated.

Had Mittag-Leffler had his way, I should have to wait until the year 1984, which to me seemed too great a demand!

Letter (1885)

Each potential infinite, if it is rigorously applicable mathematically, presupposes an actual infinite.

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