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“Math is the beautiful, rich, joyful, playful, surprising, frustrating, humbling and creative art that speaks to something transcendental. It is worthy of much exploration and examination because it is intrinsically beautiful, nothing more to say. Why play the violin? Because it is beautiful! Why…” quote by James Tanton
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“Math is the beautiful, rich, joyful, playful, surprising, frustrating, humbling and creative art that speaks to something transcendental. It is worthy of much exploration and examination because it is intrinsically beautiful, nothing more to say. Why play the violin? Because it is beautiful! Why engage in math? Because it too is beautiful!”

James Tanton

About This Quote

Source Book: "Mathematics and the Beautiful Mind", 2020

Math is a richly beautiful, playful, and creative art that connects to the transcendental, deserving deep exploration.

In simple terms: Math is beautiful and creative.

Key Takeaway

Explore math’s beauty.

Themes

beauty creativity play transcendence education

Mood

inspired joyful

Type

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When to use this quote

  • teaching
  • research
  • personal enrichment
  • artistic expression

Key Concepts

aesthetics cognitive science

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes math feel beautiful?
  • How can play enhance learning?
A Different Perspective

Complexity may overwhelm beginners.

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