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 universe is a grand design, and mathematics is its blueprint.
To question is to begin the journey of understanding.
The human mind, when focused, can achieve extraordinary things.
The search for meaning is inherent in the human experience.
My work is a small contribution to the vast ocean of knowledge.
Mathematics is not a game of symbols, but a game of ideas.
The value of a mathematical idea is its generality.
No one can learn mathematics without doing mathematics.
My proof is not beautiful, but it is correct.
The most important thing in mathematics is to see the connections.
My methods are not always easy to follow, but they are always logical.
The beauty of mathematics lies in its simplicity and generality.
The most important thing in mathematics is to understand the underlying principles.
My work is not for the faint of heart, but for those who seek truth.
The power of mathematics lies in its ability to abstract and generalize.
Mathematics is a language, and like any language, it must be learned through practice.
My goal is not to solve problems, but to understand them.
The true mathematician is not afraid to challenge conventional wisdom.
Mathematics is not a spectator sport, but a participatory one.
My work is not always popular, but it is always rigorous.
Contemporaries of Emmy Noether
Other Physicss born within 50 years of Emmy Noether (1882–1935).