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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