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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.

I had a liberal arts education at Amherst College where I had two majors, mathematics and philosophy.

Quotes by Stephen Cole Kleene

Mathematics allows for no hypocrisy and no vagueness.

Quotes by Stendhal

Mathematics is as old as Man.

Quotes by Stefan Banach

Mathematics is the most beautiful and most powerful creation of the human spirit.

Quotes by Stefan Banach

As the existence of a corps of professors of mathematics is peculiar to our navy, as well as an apparent, perhaps a real, anomaly, some account of it may be of interest.

Quotes by Simon Newcomb

I finally reached the conclusion that mathematics was the study I was best fitted to follow, though I did not clearly see in what way I should turn the subject to account.

Quotes by Simon Newcomb

The truth is that many of the writers of 'The Simpsons' are deeply in love with numbers, and their ultimate desire is to drip-feed morsels of mathematics into the subconscious minds of viewers.

Quotes by Simon Singh

Shiv Nadar University was established in 2011, and our first batch graduated in 2015. The first batch mostly had engineering courses and a B.Sc. programme in Mathematics.

Quotes by Shiv Nadar

When I got started in my own engineering course, my interest in physics and maths was very high. After all, engineering is all about applied maths and physics. If I were to learn anything further in physics or mathematics, it...

Quotes by Shiv Nadar

I was performing at a New Jersey high school, and I asked a class of 2,000 students, 'How many of you love mathematics?' and only one hand went up. And that was the hand of the maths teacher!

Quotes by Shakuntala Devi

Without mathematics, there's nothing you can do. Everything around you is mathematics. Everything around you is numbers.

Quotes by Shakuntala Devi

Why do children dread mathematics? Because of the wrong approach. Because it is looked at as a subject.

Quotes by Shakuntala Devi

I have written a book called 'In the Wonderland of Numbers.' It's about a young girl, Neha, who is very poor in mathematics, but in a series of illusory experiences, she becomes a great mathematician.

Quotes by Shakuntala Devi

I have been running maths clubs for children completely free. In my building in Bangalore, I conduct maths clubs for several months, and every child who attended the club was poor in mathematics and is now showing brilliant results.

Quotes by Shakuntala Devi

I travelled round the world giving demonstrations of my talents. In every country, I performed for students, professors, teachers, bankers, accountants, and even laymen who knew very little, or nothing at all, about mathematics.

Quotes by Shakuntala Devi

What is mathematics? It is only a systematic effort of solving puzzles posed by nature.

Quotes by Shakuntala Devi

When I was in architecture school, I became curious about the exact mathematics, physics, and construction of the great structures I had been studying. I wanted to know how these amazing things would work: the Pantheon, the dome of Michelangelo,...

Quotes by Santiago Calatrava

My interest in the sciences started with mathematics in the very beginning, and later with chemistry in early high school and the proverbial home chemistry set.

Quotes by Rudolph A. Marcus

Being exposed to theory, stimulated by a basic love of concepts and mathematics, was a marvelous experience.

Quotes by Rudolph A. Marcus

By seventh grade, I was committed to mathematics.

Quotes by Rosalyn Sussman Yalow

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.