Ocupation: Mathematician
Life: October 10, 1861 - November 2, 1914
Birthday: October 10
Death: November 2
We do not live in a time when knowledge can be extended along a pathway smooth and free from obstacles, as at the time of the discovery of the infinitesimal calculus, and in a measure also when in the development of projective geometry obstacles were suddenly removed which, having hemmed progress for a long time, permitted a stream of investigators to pour in upon virgin soil. There is no longer any browsing along the beaten paths; and into the primeval forest only those may venture who are equipped with the sharpest tools.
topic: Knowledge, Discovery, Long, Browsing, Beaten Path