In fact one would have to say that Forsyth was unlucky, for although he saw the importance of Continental mathematics, at the same time his greatest strengths lay in his ability to handle complex formulae.
Sa katunayan isa would may sa sabihin na Forsyth ay kapus-palad, para sa kahit na nakita niya ang kahalagahan ng Continental matematika, at sa parehong oras ang kanyang pinakadakilang lakas mag-ipon sa kanyang kakayahan na hawakan ng kumplikadong formulae.