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Need we add that mathematicians themselves are not infallible?
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"Need we add that mathematicians themselves are not infallible?"

- Henri Poincare

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Henri Poincare's quote, "Need we add that mathematicians themselves are not infallible?" is a pointer that even experts in their particular fields can still make errors. Often, individuals position mathematicians on a pedestal, thinking that their work is entirely accurate and devoid of error. Nevertheless, Poincare cautions against this type of thinking, highlighting that everyone is prone to mistake, regardless of their level of knowledge or experience. This quote advises us to approach any information or work that we experience with a healthy dosage of uncertainty, consisting of mathematics and science, and to constantly question assumptions and confirm our own work.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Henri Poincare between April 29, 1854 and July 17, 1912. He/she was a famous Mathematician from France. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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