# The Beauty of Mathematics Only Shows Itself to More Patient Followers by Maryam Mirzakhani > "The beauty of mathematics only shows itself to more patient followers." > **— Maryam Mirzakhani**, *2008, Interview with the Clay Mathematics Institute* ## Sources and Context - **Direct or authoritative source:** [Interview with the Clay Mathematics Institute](https://www.theguardian.com/science/2014/aug/13/interview-maryam-mirzakhani-fields-medal-winner-mathematician) — the linked page contains the quoted wording and supports the recorded attribution and occasion. ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Collection:** [[collections/Whole Earth|Whole Earth]] - **Article:** [[articles/The Ramanujan Mathematical Universe|The Ramanujan Mathematical Universe]] - **Article:** [[articles/The Hidden and Vital Role of Islam in the Evolution of Emergent Intelligence|The Hidden and Vital Role of Islam in the Evolution of Emergent Intelligence]] - **Article:** [[articles/The Greatest Transformation in Human History|The Greatest Transformation in Human History]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/Mathematical Foundations|Mathematical Foundations]] ## Share on Social Media ``` "The beauty of mathematics only shows itself to more patient followers." — Maryam Mirzakhani, 2008, Interview with the Clay Mathematics Institute https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-maryam-mirzakhani-beauty-mathematics-shows-itself-patient ```