Bertrand Russell Quotes:
Ocupation: Philosopher
Life: May 18, 1872 - February 2, 1970
Birthday: May 18
Death: February 2
... mathematical knowledge ... is, in fact, merely verbal knowledge. "3" means "2+1", and "4" means "3+1". Hence it follows (though the proof is long) that "4" means the same as "2+2". Thus mathematical knowledge ceases to be mysterious.
topic: Mean, Numbers, Long, Mathematical Proof
