Category: mathematician
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I counted everything. I counted the steps to the road, the steps up to church, the number of dishes and silverware I washed… anything that could be counted, I did.
Katherine Johnson
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I was just excited to have challenging work to do and smart people to work with.
Katherine Johnson
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The thoughtful soul to solitude retires.
Omar Khayyam
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Go see ‘Hidden Figures,’ and take a young person! It will give a more positive outlook on what is possible if you work hard, do your best, and are prepared.
Katherine Johnson
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You know, my friends, with what a brave carouse I made a Second Marriage in my house; favored old barren reason from my bed, and took the daughter of the vine to spouse.
Omar Khayyam
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I found what I was looking for at Langley. This was what a research mathematician did. I went to work every day for 33 years happy. Never did I get up and say I don’t want to go to work.
Katherine Johnson
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I don’t have a feeling of inferiority. Never had. I’m as good as anybody, but no better.
Katherine Johnson
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Let me do it. You tell me when you want it and where you want it to land, and I’ll do it backwards and tell you when to take off.
Katherine Johnson