Skip to content

Long Quote by Augusten Burroughs

“Just as I had long suspected, a person didn't really need math for anything anyway. Maybe some people did. Some limited people.” quote by Augusten Burroughs
Download Open image
“Just as I had long suspected, a person didn't really need math for anything anyway. Maybe some people did. Some limited people.”

Augusten Burroughs

About This Quote

Source Memoir: Running with Scissors, 2002

Math isn’t essential for everyone; its value varies by individual and context.

In simple terms: Math isn’t needed by all.

Key Takeaway

Recognize diverse skill needs.

Themes

education individual differences skill relevance

Mood

skeptical thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career choice
  • academic planning
  • personal interests

Key Concepts

cognitive diversity practicality

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is math truly necessary?
  • How do you compensate for lacking math?
A Different Perspective

Overlooking math can limit opportunities.

2.3 out of 5 (4 ratings)

More by Augusten Burroughs

Explore all 448 Augusten Burroughs quotes

More Long quotes

Browse all 39,552 Long quotes