Quote by Carl Sandburg, Complete Poems, 1

Arithmetic is where the answer is right and everything is nice and you can look out of the window and see the blue sky -- or the answer is wrong and you have to start over and try again and see how it comes out this time.

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Summary

This quote highlights the fundamental nature of arithmetic. It suggests that arithmetic problems have definitive correct or incorrect answers, akin to a clear blue sky or needing to start over and attempt a problem again. It emphasizes the logical and systematic nature of arithmetic, where one must approach problems with precision and perseverance, allowing room for learning from mistakes and multiple attempts in the pursuit of finding the correct solution.

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By Carl Sandburg, Complete Poems, 1

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