Paul Erdős
Contemporary Hungary Mathematics
Biography
Hungarian mathematician, one of the most prolific mathematicians in history with over 1,500 papers.
Life Dates
Born: March 26, 1913
Died: September 20, 1996
Notable Quotes
"A mathematician is a device for turning coffee into theorems."
"My brain is open."
"Property is a nuisance."
"There are three signs of senility. The first sign is that a man forgets his theorems. The second sign is that he forgets to zip up. The third sign is that he forgets to zip down."
"Mathematics is not yet ready for such problems."