Many who have had an opportunity of knowing any more about mathematics confuse it with arithmetic, and consider it an arid science. In reality, however, it is a science which requires a great amount of imagination.   

Sofia Kovalevskaya

In mathematics the art of proposing a question must be held of higher value than solving it.   

Georg Cantor

The beauty of mathematics only shows itself to more patient followers.   

Maryam Mirzakhani