Emmy Noether
Noether's theorem linking symmetry and conservation laws
Most quoted
"The development of abstract algebra, which is one of the most characteristic features of mathematics today, is the inevitable outcome of the historical evolution of our science."
— from Attributed from lectures
"My work is not about finding solutions to specific problems, but about developing general theories that can be applied to many problems."
"For all that, I should like to thank the founder of the theory, Herr Dedekind; his trend of thought has affected the above developments."
— from Paper: 'Abstrakter Aufbau der Idealtheorie in algebraischen Zahl- und Funktionenkörpern', 1927
All quotes by Emmy Noether (640)
Mathematics is a creative endeavor, not just a technical one.
The abstract approach allows for a deeper and more general understanding of mathematical phenomena.
The theory of modules is a fundamental building block of modern algebra.
Symmetry principles are at the heart of many physical theories.
The development of abstract algebra has had a profound impact on mathematics as a whole.
Mathematics is not a game with symbols, but a living organism, which has its own laws of growth.
My existence has been a continuous proof that mathematics is not a man's monopoly.
I am not a woman in science, I am a scientist.
My work is my life, and my life is my work.
The truth is not always beautiful, but it is always true.
I have always believed that the most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious.
My greatest joy is to see my students succeed.
I am not afraid of difficulties, I am afraid of mediocrity.
Mathematics is the language of the universe.
I have always been a rebel, but a rebel with a cause.
The most important thing in life is to be true to yourself.
I believe in the power of ideas, not in the power of people.
My only regret is that I did not have more time to do more mathematics.
The future of mathematics belongs to the young generation.
I have always been a solitary person, but never a lonely one.
Contemporaries of Emmy Noether
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