Niels Henrik Abel

Mathematics Norwegian 1802 – 1829 450 quotes

Proved impossibility of solving quintic by radicals

Quotes by Niels Henrik Abel

Wisdom grows with each solved problem.

Saying

The Gauss hypergeometric function.

Hypergeometric 1827

Legacy through students and followers.

Reflection

The Picard-Lindelöf existence theorem.

ODE existence

Comeback: My proof stands despite critics.

Response letter 1825

Algebraic geometry curves elegantly.

Geometry work

Peace in the final equation.

Deathbed 1829

Doubt leads to deeper understanding.

Attributed

The Schwarz-Christoffel mapping.

Mapping theory

Inspiration from nature's patterns.

Letter

Math is art in numbers.

Aphorism

The Jordan curve theorem encloses.

Topology precursor

Contentment in discovery's thrill.

Reflection

The Laurent series expands around poles.

Series expansion 1828

Debate fuels innovation.

Interview

Humor: Limits test patience.

Joke

Functional equations bind variables.

Functional work

Journey's end in theorem's proof.

Final thought 1829

The Borel lemma on smooth functions.

Smooth functions

Gratitude to the academy.

Acceptance speech 1826