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The man who knew infinity
Terrence 2022-03-29 09:01:04
We spend all our lives to discover the purely perfect forms. These purely perfections are not invented by us. They are always there, awaiting the great minds to discover them. Perfect forms are so fascinating. Will there be perfect forms in human languages? Is it even possible that I am gonna make some sort of contribution to generative linguistics? to discover the beauty of language forms? Is it even possible that I may study linguistics in Cambridge someday? Is this too far away from me? I have no idea. Littlewood said the greatest knowledge often comes from the humblest origin. So be curious and humble and learn more. Maybe there is infinity waiting me out there.
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The Man Who Knew Infinity quotes
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S. Ramanujan: [gazing at the umbrella Hardy is carrying in full sunlight] Sir, do you know something I do not?
G.H. Hardy: [sarcastically] Apparently not!
[realizing the question referred to his umbrella]
G.H. Hardy: Oh! God and I don't exactly see eye-to-eye. So if I prepare for rain, then it won't. So far, so good.
[bellowing at the sky]
G.H. Hardy: I'm Hardy. And I'm spending the afternoon in the Wren Library!
[speaking again to Ramanujan]
G.H. Hardy: Now we're sure to have sunshine. Hmph. You see, I am what you call an atheist.
S. Ramanujan: No, sir. You believe in God. You just don't think He likes you.
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Major MacMahon: Now, how high I have to go?
S. Ramanujan: P of 200 should do. I really can do it.