Henri Poincare Quotes about Mathematics

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One geometry cannot be more true than another; it can only be more convenient.

Mathematics, Geometry, Convenient

Henri Poincare (2012). “The Value of Science: Essential Writings of Henri Poincare”, p.85, Modern Library

All of mathematics is a tale about groups.

Groups, Mathematics, Tales

How is error possible in mathematics?

Errors, Mathematics, Mathematical

It is the simple hypotheses of which one must be most wary; because these are the ones that have the most chances of passing unnoticed.

Simple, Chance, Mathematics

"Thermodynamique: Leçons professées pendant le premier semestre 1888 - 1889". Preface to the book by Henri Poincare, 1892.