- By Bornika Das
- Mon, 01 Dec 2025 06:00 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Thought Of The Day By Srinivasa Ramanujan: Srinivasa Ramanujan was born on December 22, 1887, in Erode, Tamil Nadu and rose from humble beginnings to become one of history's greatest mathematicians, despite limited formal education. Ramanujan’s major contributions to mathematics, especially in number theory, infinite series and continuing fractions, produced groundbreaking theorems, even though poverty and academic setbacks like lost scholarships tested his resolve. National Mathematics Day is also celebrated on December 22 every year, to commemorate him and his mathematical achievements throughout his lifetime. There are several motivational quotes of Srinivasa Ramanujan that you can use in your school assemblies to inspire students to pursue curiosity relentlessly.
Many young mathematicians find inspiration in Ramanujan’s extraordinary journey and his iconic quotes that have been stated to friends and in various eulogies, have the power to motivate the young minds of students in school. Ramanujan’s words have the power to tell the young minds to keep their eyes open for meaning and awe in their education, mixing intelligence and instinct. Here are some of Ramanujan’s motivational quotes that you can pick for the thought of the day for a school assembly.
Motivational Quotes By Srinivasa Ramanujan
“I have not the smallest doubt that I am a mathematician, and I believe that I am destined for great work in the future.”
“I am a mathematician, but I am also a person who believes in the divine power that guides me.”
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“An equation for me has no meaning unless it expresses a thought of God.”
“The hardest thing to understand in the world is the income tax.”
“Mathematics is my refuge; I have always turned to it when I wanted peace of mind.”
“Amid a large crowd of truths, some are more fundamental and more beautiful than others.”
Srinivasa Ramanujan (Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons)
“The more I know, the more I feel that I am only touching the surface of the vast ocean of mathematics.”
“I am not a great mathematician, but I am a devoted one.”
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“There are no shortcuts to success in mathematics. It requires long, hard, and intense effort.”
“The true value of a man is his ability to endure suffering.”
Ramanujan's legacy live through all the bright minds who loves mathematics and he is celebrated through National Mathematics Day. His motivational quotes reminds that genius thrives on perseverance, self-belief, and passion beyond formal barriers.
