Full Idea
Boole introduced a new symbolic notation in which it was possible to represent both syllogisms and propositional arguments, ...but not both at once.
Gist of Idea
Boole's notation can represent syllogisms and propositional arguments, but not both at once
Source
report of George Boole (The Laws of Thought [1854], Ch.3) by Joan Weiner - Frege
Book Reference
Weiner,Joan: 'Frege' [OUP 1999], p.27
A Reaction
How important is the development of symbolic notations for the advancement of civilisations? Is there a perfect notation, as used in logical heaven?