Reflection/mathematics

Famous quotes containing the words reflection and/or mathematics:

    Men should pledge themselves to nothing; for reflection makes a liar of their resolution.
    Sophocles (497–406/5 B.C.)

    It is a monstrous thing to force a child to learn Latin or Greek or mathematics on the ground that they are an indispensable gymnastic for the mental powers. It would be monstrous even if it were true.
    George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950)