Quote by Godfrey Harold Hardy

The mathematician's patterns, like the painter's or the poet's must be beautiful; the ideas like the colours or the words, must fit together in a harmonious way. Beauty is the first test: there is no permanent place in the world for ugly mathematics.

The mathematician's patterns, like the painter's or the poet

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of beauty and harmony in mathematics. It suggests that mathematical patterns, just like artistic creations, should be aesthetically pleasing. The ideas and concepts in mathematics should be interwoven in a way that is visually and intellectually pleasing, akin to the way colors and words fit together in a work of art or poetry. The quote further implies that mathematics that lacks beauty is likely to be disregarded or not appreciated, as there is no long-lasting value for ugly mathematics in the world.

By Godfrey Harold Hardy

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