logicomix

A: ".. therefore as we know by the parallel postulate.."
B: "which is?"
A: "The fact that through a point outside a line, only one parallel to the line passes."
B: "You haven't proven that !"
A: "That is because it is an AXIOM my lad"
B: "But you said in geometry we must prove EVERYTHING we say... Whats the value of a proof if it rests on the UN_PROVEN?"
A: "Well even old Euclid has to take something for granted"
B thinking .. "This moment marked a terrible disappointment... but ignited the rest of my life"

- logicomix