Paul Erdős

Mathematics Hungarian 1913 – 1996 310 quotes

Most prolific mathematician of 20th century, 1500+ papers

Quotes by Paul Erdős

I am sorry I cannot come to your conference. I am too busy proving theorems.

Letter declining an invitation

I have found a new proof for the prime number theorem. It is beautiful.

Letter to a colleague

I am an epsilon away from death.

Common phrase used in later life, often in letters

I am still looking for a proof of the Riemann Hypothesis. It is a very important problem.

Letter to a colleague

I am very happy to hear about your new result. It is a very important contribution.

Letter congratulating a colleague

I am a slave to mathematics.

Letter to a friend

I have no home, I am a wanderer.

Letter to a friend

I am always thinking about mathematics. It is my life.

Letter to a friend

I need more coffee. My brain is not working.

Letter to a friend

I am very excited about this new problem. It is very challenging.

Letter to a colleague

I am very grateful for your hospitality. It was a very productive visit.

Thank you letter after a visit

I am always looking for new problems. They are everywhere.

Letter to a colleague

I am very sad to hear about your loss. My condolences.

Condolence letter

I am very happy to be working with you. You are a very talented mathematician.

Letter to a co-author

I am very tired. I have been working on this problem for many hours.

Letter to a friend

I am very optimistic about the future of mathematics. There are many great problems to solve.

Letter to a colleague

I am very grateful for your help. I could not have done it without you.

Thank you letter to a collaborator

I am very excited about this new conjecture. It is very intriguing.

Letter to a colleague

I am very happy to see your progress. Keep up the good work.

Letter to a student or junior colleague

I am very busy, but I always have time for mathematics.

Letter to a friend