Resolution/mathematics

Famous quotes containing the words resolution and/or mathematics:

    The passions do very often give birth to others of a nature most contrary to their own. Thus avarice sometimes brings forth prodigality, and prodigality avarice; a man’s resolution is very often the effect of levity, and his boldness that of cowardice and fear.
    François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680)

    I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy.
    John Adams (1735–1826)