Mathematicians have tried in vain to this day to discover some order in the sequence of prime numbers, and we have reason to believe that it is a mystery into which the human mind will never penetrate.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
The problem of distinguishing prime numbers from composite numbers and of resolving the latter into their prime factors is known to be one of the most important and useful in arithmetic.
I realise that in this undertaking I place myself in a certain opposition to views widely held concerning the mathematical infinite and to opinions frequently defended on the nature of numbers.
I still have a vivid memory of my excitement when I first saw a chart of the periodic table of elements. The order in the universe seemed miraculous.
I do have a strong sense of an order in the universe.
I believe that I am past my prime. I had reckoned on my prime lasting till I was at least fifty.
Odd how the creative power at once brings the whole universe to order.
Many men of genius must arise before a particular man of genius can appear.
After all my probing into the human brain, I should still be aware of mysteries and come up with them myself.
Be on the alert to recognize your prime at whatever time of your life it may occur.
It is a paradox that as we reach out prime, we also see there is a place where it finishes.