I cannot transfer my abilities to anyone, but I can think of quicker ways with which to help people develop numerical aptitude. Shakuntala Devi abilityaptitudedevelop Change image and share on social
Numbers have life; they're not just symbols on paper. Shakuntala Devi lifenumberpaper Change image and share on social
You develop a sympathy for all human beings when you travel a lot. Shakuntala Devi beingdevelophuman Change image and share on social
I relax completely when I'm at rest. I don't think of numbers; I don't think of work. Shakuntala Devi completelynumberrelax Change image and share on social
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. Shakuntala Devi bookcallexperience Change image and share on social
I have been running maths clubs for children completely free. In my building in Bangalore, I conduct maths clubs for several months, and every child who attended the club was poor in mathematics and is now showing brilliant results. Shakuntala Devi attendbangalorebrilliant share on social
I don't even possess a car. I ride in auto-rickshaws because I like to be a part of the masses. I don't want to single myself out as someone up and above. Shakuntala Devi autocarmasse Change image and share on social
I grew up in a semi-slum area in Gavipuram, Guttahalli. Shakuntala Devi areagavipuramgrow Change image and share on social
I was performing at a New Jersey high school, and I asked a class of 2,000 students, 'How many of you love mathematics?' and only one hand went up. And that was the hand of the maths teacher! Shakuntala Devi 000askclass Change image and share on social