What is mathematics? It is only a systematic effort of solving puzzles posed by nature.
Shakuntala DeviRead
Many go through life afraid of numbers and upset by numbers. They would rather amble along through life miscounting, miscalculating and, in general, mismanaging their worldly affairs than make friends with numbers.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of being comfortable with numbers rather than avoiding them.
Shakuntala Devi highlights the common fear and misunderstanding many people have towards numbers, suggesting that this aversion leads to poor management of one's life and affairs. By encouraging individuals to embrace and understand numbers, she advocates for the value of mathematical literacy and its impact on making informed decisions in life.
Themes
NumbersMathematicsEducationManagementUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
During a finance workshop, I shared this quote to encourage participants to embrace budgeting and accounting.
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