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Mathematics is an art of human understanding.


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Mathematics is not about numbers, equations, computations, or algorithms: it is about understanding.

Mathematics is not about numbers, equations, computations, or algorithms: it is about understanding.



The real satisfaction from mathematics is in learning from others and sharing with others.

The real satisfaction from mathematics is in learning from others and sharing with others.



Math is really about the human mind, about how people can think effectively, and why curiosity is quite a good guide.

Math is really about the human mind, about how people can think effectively, and why curiosity is quite a good guide.



You don't see what you're seeing until you see it but when you do see it, it lets you see many other things.

You don't see what you're seeing until you see it but when you do see it, it lets you see many other things.



Mathematics is much less formally complete and precise than computer programs.

Mathematics is much less formally complete and precise than computer programs.





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