- By Prerna Targhotra
- Sun, 22 Dec 2024 09:38 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Quotes By Srinivasa Ramanujan: National Mathematics Day, celebrated on December 22nd every year, commemorates the birth of Srinivasa Ramanujan, one of the greatest mathematicians in history. Ramanujan, born in Erode, Tamil Nadu on this day in 1887 made major contributions to mathematics, especially in number theory, infinite series and continuing fractions.
Many young mathematicians find inspiration in his extraordinary journey from a modest upbringing to becoming a widely respected person in mathematics. This day encourages a greater understanding of mathematics in daily life in addition to honouring his mathematical prowess. On the occasion of National Mathematics Day, we bring you some insightful quotes by Srinivasa Ramanujan that you can share on his birth anniversary.
Dec 22 is #NationalMathematicsDay - to mark the birth anniversary of one of my all-time favorites - the great genius #SrinivasaRamanujan aka the man who knew Infinity.
— Rajeev Chandrasekhar 🇮🇳 (@RajeevRC_X) December 22, 2024
His contributions came from a profound, almost divine understanding of numbers that few could fathom.
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Quotes By Srinivasa Ramanujan
“An equation for me has no meaning unless it expresses a thought of God.”
“I am a mathematician, but I am also a person who believes in the divine power that guides me.”
“I have not the smallest doubt that I am a mathematician, and I believe that I am destined for great work in the future.”
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— Drishti IAS (@drishtiias) December 22, 2024
.#NationalMathematicsDay #SrinivasaRamanujan #MathDayIndia #MathematicsForAll #SpecialDaysDrishtiIAS #DrishtiIAS pic.twitter.com/7weQUyj72R
“The hardest thing to understand in the world is the income tax.”
“The more I know, the more I feel that I am only touching the surface of the vast ocean of mathematics.”
“Amid a large crowd of truths, some are more fundamental and more beautiful than others.”
“I am not a great mathematician, but I am a devoted one.”
“Mathematics is my refuge; I have always turned to it when I wanted peace of mind.”
“There are no shortcuts to success in mathematics. It requires long, hard, and intense effort.”
Sir, an equation has no meaning for me unless it expresses a thought of GOD.
— Physics In History (@PhysInHistory) November 10, 2024
-- Srinivasa Ramanujan (1887-1920) pic.twitter.com/cpod8BTCEv
“The true value of a man is his ability to endure suffering.”
