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Mathematics Quotes

Most Famous Mathematics Quotes of All Time!

These mathematics quotes range from gratitude for finding a strong academic program to the honest admission that modern physics has grown so complex it can take years just to understand the math behind it. They pair with More quotes on lifelong learning.

As a boy, it was clear that my inclinations were toward the physical sciences. Mathematics, mechanics, and chemistry were among the fields that gave me a special satisfaction.

Quotes by Ahmed Zewail

The science of operations, as derived from mathematics more especially, is a science of itself, and has its own abstract truth and value.

Quotes by Ada Lovelace

I was very lucky to be born into a very academic family. I was well-read, well-trained in mathematics. I had lots of advantages to start with.

Quotes by Abhijit Banerjee

The problem is that modern fundamental physics is so far from you and me. The mathematics has become so much more complicated that you need at least 10 years to understand it. Fundamental physics has advanced so far from the...

Quotes by Yuri Milner

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And they're also very good at math, these super boogers, and so they teach Billy the ways of mathematics.

Quotes by William Joyce

If everybody who was in the Forbes 400 said they were going to create 10,000 jobs, by my mathematics, that would be 4 million jobs.

Quotes by William E. Conway, Jr.

Now being in such grace and favor by reason I learned him some points of geometry and understanding of the art of mathematics with other things, I pleased him so that what I said he would not contrary.

Quotes by William Adams

I was fortunate to find an extraordinary mathematics and applied mathematics program in Toronto.

Quotes by Walter Kohn

If scientific reasoning were limited to the logical processes of arithmetic, we should not get very far in our understanding of the physical world. One might as well attempt to grasp the game of poker entirely by the use of...

Quotes by Vannevar Bush

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The two important variables for the policy formulation are projected inflation and the output gap. There is no clear hidebound mathematics that we must give 'X' weight to inflation and 'Y' weight to growth and form the associated policy.

Quotes by Urjit Patel

Every child should try everything: sport, music, art, mathematics; they can do it all. Copying and competition are now seen as twin evils, but they are both useful tools.

Quotes by Tony Buzan

! want to leverage the creativity of researchers across mathematics, statistics, data mining, computer science, biology, medicine, and the public at large.

Quotes by Tan Le

Poetry is a form of mathematics, a highly rigorous relationship with words.

Quotes by Tahar Ben Jelloun

I never thought I could be an actor, as I was always a studious geek and was always interested in mathematics.

Quotes by Taapsee Pannu

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I have passed English medical examinations in Hong Kong... In my youth, I experienced overseas studies. The languages of the West, its literature, its political science, its customs, its mathematics, its geography, its physics and chemistry - all these I...

Quotes by Sun Yat-sen

I was a mathematician by nature, and still am - I just knew I didn't want to be a mathematician. So I decided not to take any mathematics courses.

Quotes by Stephen Sondheim

It is generally recognised that women are better than men at languages, personal relations and multi-tasking, but less good at map-reading and spatial awareness. It is therefore not unreasonable to suppose that women might be less good at mathematics and...

Quotes by Stephen Hawking

In the past, there was active discrimination against women in science. That has now gone, and although there are residual effects, these are not enough to account for the small numbers of women, particularly in mathematics and physics.

Quotes by Stephen Hawking

I went to Princeton from Amherst, where I split my interests between mathematics and philosophy.

Quotes by Stephen Cole Kleene

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I read one or two other books which gave me a background in mathematics other than logic.

Quotes by Stephen Cole Kleene

Frequently Asked Questions

What's covered in this Mathematics quotes collection?
This page gathers quotes about mathematics as both an academic discipline and a way of thinking, from personal educational experience to reflections on how complex modern physics has become. It leans toward thoughtful, sometimes humorous takes on the subject.
Why do people search for mathematics quotes?
People look for these quotes to express appreciation, frustration, or curiosity about math, whether they're students, teachers, or just Like-minded enthusiasts of the subject. It's a theme that spans both academic pride and everyday humor.
One quote says modern physics takes years of study to grasp—what's that about?
That quote reflects on how far fundamental physics has drifted from everyday intuition, arguing the underlying mathematics now takes roughly a decade of study to truly understand. It's a candid acknowledgment of just how demanding advanced math and science have become.
Is there a lighter or more playful quote in this set?
Yes, one quote humorously mentions teaching math through unlikely characters, giving the collection a lighter, almost whimsical entry alongside the more serious academic reflections.
How can these Mathematics quotes be used?
They work well as captions for STEM-related posts, teaching moments, or reflections on lifelong learning, and pair naturally with quotes about wanting to know More about a subject. Anyone looking to express pride in a Good math program or a personal journey with the subject will find something here.

Other lines are more playful, comparing sharp number skills to teaching a lesson, or comparing scientific reasoning to reading the odds in a card game. Explore Like quotes for more comparisons that make complex ideas easier to grasp.