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Mathematics is the music of reason
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"Mathematics is the music of reason"

- James Joseph Sylvester

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This quote by James Joseph Sylvester talks to the power of maths as well as its ability to bring order and framework to the globe. Math is a language of its own, one that is used to clarify as well as understand the intricacies of the universe. It is a tool that can be made use of to understand the chaos and randomness of the globe. Math is a point of view, a method of recognizing the world around us. It is a method of discovering patterns as well as making connections between seemingly unassociated things. It is a means of finding the underlying framework of deep space. Math is a method of finding beauty on the planet, of seeing the world in a different light. It is a means of sharing the charm of the globe in a sensible and also organized method. Math is the songs of reason, a means of understanding the globe and making sense of it.

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James Joseph Sylvester This quote is written / told by James Joseph Sylvester between September 3, 1814 and March 15, 1897. He was a famous Mathematician from England. The author also have 3 other quotes.

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