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)
The problems of mathematics are not isolated; they are connected with each other and with the problems of physics.
My work is not for myself, but for the future generations.
The beauty of mathematics lies in its simplicity and its power.
I am not interested in the applications of mathematics, but in its intrinsic beauty.
The true mathematician is a poet, a philosopher, and a scientist.
Mathematics is the art of pure thought.
My methods are not always the most direct, but they lead to the truth.
The value of a mathematical idea is not in its complexity, but in its depth.
We are all connected by the invisible threads of mathematics.
The human mind is capable of understanding the most profound truths.
To be a mathematician is to be a seeker of truth.
The universe is a mathematical poem.
My work is a testament to the power of the human intellect.
The pursuit of knowledge is the noblest endeavor of humanity.
Even in the abstract, there is a profound reality.
The essence of mathematics is freedom.
Through mathematics, we can glimpse the eternal.
The greatest joy is to understand.
My life has been dedicated to the pursuit of mathematical truth.
The universe reveals its secrets to those who are patient and persistent.
Contemporaries of Emmy Noether
Other Physicss born within 50 years of Emmy Noether (1882–1935).