Quotes from Shakuntala Devi

I have written a book called 'In the Wonderland of Numbers.' It's about a young girl, Neha, who is very poor in mathematics, but in a series of illusory experiences, she becomes a great mathematician.

I travelled round the world giving demonstrations of my talents. In every country, I performed for students, professors, teachers, bankers, accountants, and even laymen who knew very little, or nothing at all, about mathematics.

The concept of zero is attributed to the Hindus. The Hindus were also the first to use zero in the way it is used today.

I have a particular affection for zero because it was some of my countrymen who first gave it the status of a number.

Nobody challenges me. I challenge myself.

I relax completely when I'm at rest. I don't think of numbers; I don't think of work.

Students shy away from Maths, but in reality Maths is the best friend of man.