Quote by Paul Lockhart

Doing mathematics should always mean finding patterns and crafting beautiful and meaningful explanations.

Doing mathematics should always mean finding patterns and cr

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This quote emphasizes the true essence of mathematics as a field that involves more than simply solving equations and manipulating numbers. It suggests that the main goal of doing mathematics is to discover patterns within the numerical or abstract world and to create elegant and insightful explanations for these patterns. In this way, mathematics becomes a creative and intellectual pursuit that goes beyond calculations, seeking to find beauty and deeper meaning within the structures of mathematics itself.

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Beauty Mathematics Math

By Paul Lockhart

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