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Quote by Georg Cantor
I realise that in this undertaking I place myself in a certain opp

I realise that in this undertaking I place myself in a certain opposition to views widely held concerning the mathematical infinite and to opinions frequently defended on the nature of numbers. – Georg Cantor

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In mathematics the art of proposing a question must be held of higher value than solving it. – Georg Cantor

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Each of us has a very rich nature and can look at things objectively, from a distance, and at the same time can have something more personal to say about them. I am trying to look at the world, and at myself, from many different points of view. I think many poets have this duality. – Wislawa Szymborska

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I remember a hundred lovely lakes, and recall the fragrant breath of pine and fir and cedar and poplar trees. The trail has strung upon it, as upon a thread of silk, opalescent dawns and saffron sunsets. – Hamlin Garland

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Compared to America or Europe, God isnt a big part of our lives here. I dont know anyone here who goes to church when hes had a rough divorce or is going through depression. We go out into nature instead. – Bjork

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