Quote by Bertrand Russell

Mathematics is the only science where one never knows what one is talking about nor whether what is said is true

Mathematics is the only science where one never knows what o

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This quote by Bertrand Russell suggests that in mathematics, there is a unique uncertainty regarding the meaning of one's statements and their truthfulness. Unlike other sciences, mathematics deals with abstract concepts and logical reasoning, often detached from real-world applications. It implies that even though mathematical propositions can be proven or disproven within their own logical framework, the ultimate meaning or existential significance behind these abstract ideas remains elusive and uncertain.

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