Mihai Eminescu. Fairy tales. Statistical investigation - Ilie Torsan

"Over the centuries, mathematicians collective intellect has created his own universe. I do not know where he is located - and I do not think there is any "place" in the ordinary sense - but I assure you that the universe seems quite real when you are in it. And, despite its peculiarities, but because of their mental universe of human beings mathematicians gave many of the most profound revelations on the surrounding world. "

                                                                                    

                                                                                                                                                                                          IAN STEWART

                                                                                                                                "Natural numbers" 2010