I have often admired the mystical way of Pythagoras, and the secret Magic of numbers.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Admiration for ancient mathematical mysticism and hidden patterns.
- In plain terms
- I admire how numbers hold secret magic.
- What can you take from it?
- Look for hidden patterns in math.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the magic of numbers?
- How does math reveal order?
Another view
It attributes magic to numbers rather than structure.
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