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Richard Courant

"Mathematics as an expression of the human mind reflects the active will, the contemplative reason, and the desire for aesthetic perfection. Its basic elements are logic and intuition, analysis and construction, generality and individuality."

Richard Courant, German Mathematician
Desire, Expression, Individuality, Intuition
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"Mathematics as an expression of the human mind reflects the active will, the contemplative reason, and the desire for aesthetic perfection. Its basic elements are logic and intuition, analysis and construction, generality and individuality."

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"Politeness is a desire to be treated politely, and to be esteemed polite oneself."

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"Never let go of that fiery sadness called desire."

Patti Smith, American Musician
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"Without 'Gnan' (True Knowledge of the Self), desire(s) will not go away."

Dada Bhagwan, Indian Spiritual Leader
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"Nothing prevents one from appearing natural as the desire to appear natural."

Francois de La Rochefoucauld, French Writer
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"Duty - that which sternly impels us in the direction of profit, along the line of desire."

Ambrose Bierce, American Journalist
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"Piper's lust was like a single bear trap in the wilderness. It was nearly impossible to find if you were looking for it, but it was something you wanted to be prepared for if you stepped into it by accident."

Maggie Stiefvater, American Author
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Amber Hurdle

"Djuna had wanted a life of desire and freedom, not luxury but beauty, not security but fulfillment, not perfection but a perfect moment like this one..."

Anais Nin, American Author
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Amber Hurdle

"The desire of talking of ourselves, and showing those faults we do not mind having seen, makes up a good part of our sincerity."

Francois de La Rochefoucauld, French Writer
Desire, Faults, Mind, Sincerity
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Amber Hurdle

"Freedom from the desire for an answer is essential to the understanding of a problem."

Jiddu Krishnamurti, Indian Philosopher
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"Lust and love. They both put a fire in your damn shorts."

Lois Greiman, American Author
Desire, Lust, Love, Intensity

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