Fibonacci
Introduced Hindu-Arabic numerals to Europe
Quotes by Fibonacci
The beauty of numbers lies in their simplicity and universality.
And I have taken care to explain the origin of the Indian figures.
The more one learns, the more one realizes how much there is to learn.
And I have included some problems that are useful for understanding the properties of numbers.
The art of calculation is a powerful tool for solving problems.
And I have striven to make this work accessible to all who wish to learn.
The more one practices, the more one's mind is sharpened.
And I have included some problems that are useful for understanding the relationships between numbers.
The art of calculation is a key to unlocking the secrets of the universe.
And I have taken care to present the whole subject in a clear and elegant manner.
A number is a collection of units, the foundation upon which all arithmetic rests.
From the Hindus I learned the art of computation, which surpasses all others in elegance and utility.
The sequence of rabbits begins with a pair, and each month they multiply, revealing the hidden patterns of growth.
In the abacus, numbers dance like merchants in the market, swift and precise.
Arithmetic is the gate to all sciences, without which none can proceed.
Each term in the series is the sum of the two preceding, a simple rule yielding infinite wonders.
The Indians have given us numerals that make calculation a joy rather than a toil.
Geometry and arithmetic intertwined reveal the secrets of the universe.
In measuring the earth, we measure our place in the cosmos.
The square root of a number is the side of the square with that area; simplicity in complexity.