Évariste Galois
Mathematics
French
1811 – 1832
273 quotes
Founded group theory before dying at 20
Quotes by Évariste Galois
I have made a discovery which will change the face of mathematics.
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I have no time to be a mathematician.
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I am not a mathematician, I am a revolutionary.
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I have been persecuted for my political opinions.
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I have been imprisoned for my beliefs.
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I am a victim of society.
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I have no hope for the future.
Letter to Auguste Chevalier
1832
I have only one night to live.
Letter to Auguste Chevalier
1832
I have written down my ideas in a hurry.
Letter to Auguste Chevalier
1832
I have not had the time to put them in order.
Letter to Auguste Chevalier
1832
I hope that some good people will profit from them.
Letter to Auguste Chevalier
1832
I have done my duty.
Letter to Auguste Chevalier
1832
I have fought for my country.
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I have fought for liberty.
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I have no regrets.
Letter to Auguste Chevalier
1832
Farewell, my friend.
Letter to Auguste Chevalier
1832
I have been rejected by the Academy.
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My work has been misunderstood.
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I am a martyr for science.
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I have given my life for mathematics.
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