Niels H. Abel Quotes, Quotations, and Sayings

2 Famous Quotes by Niels H. Abel
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“By studying the masters and not their pupils.”
Learning Quotes
Source: in reply to a question about how he got his expertise
“He is like the fox, who effaces his tracks in the sand with his tail.”
Mathematicians Quotes
Source: about Gauss' mathematical writing style, in "Calculus Gems" by G.F. Simmons
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