Georg Cantor

Mathematician

German Reich

1845 - 1918

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The essence of mathematics lies in its freedom.
Georg Cantor
A set is a Many that allows itself to be thought of as a One.
Georg Cantor
In mathematics the art of proposing a question must be held of higher value than solving it.
Georg Cantor
I realise that in this undertaking I place myself in a certain opposition to views widely held concerning the mathematical infinite and to opinions frequently defended on the nature of numbers.
Georg Cantor