Real mathematics must be justified as art if it can be justified at all.

G.H. Hardy
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To say that the art of mathematics is not real mathematics is to say that art is not real art. Mathematics has its own form of beauty, and it is an art because you can learn it and teach it to others, just as an artist can learn his craft. However, you cannot just jump into math for any reason. You must first be trained in mathematics.

You must first learn the rules before you can become the master of them. This applies to everything in life.

Source: A Mathematicians Apology

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