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