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PrefaceMathematical Truths

From Dr. Woodruff:

This course may be like no other course in mathematics you have ever taken. We'll discuss in class some of the key differences, and eventually this section will contain a complete description of how this course works. For now, it's just a skeleton.

I received the following email about 6 months after a student took the course:

Hey Brother Woodruff,

I was reading Knowledge of Spiritual Things by Elder Scott. I thought the following quote would be awesome to share with your students, especially those in Math 215 :)

Profound [spiritual] truth cannot simply be poured from one mind and heart to another. It takes faith and diligent effort. Precious truth comes a small piece at a time through faith, with great exertion, and at times wrenching struggles.

Elder Scott's words perfectly describe how we acquire mathematical truth, as well as spiritual truth.