French mathematician and theorist (b. 1811), Birth: 25-10-1811, Death: 31-5-1832
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Unfortunately what is little recognized is that the most worthwhile scientific books are those in which the author clearly indicates what he does not know; for an author most hurts his readers by concealing difficulties.
Evariste Galois
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An author never does more damage to his readers than when he hides a difficulty.
Evariste Galois
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The analysts try in vain to conceal the fact that they do not deduce: they combine, they compose ... when they do arrive at the truth they stumble over it after groping their way along.