I've never been good at math gets a chuckle. ...

I quote: 

1. Many people think math is about application. Yet, they do not see how the (higher) math will apply in their everyday activities or careers. 
2. In general, we teach mathematics incorrectly. We treat it as something to memorize and repeat. We don't see mathematics as one of the highest accomplishments of being civilized. We forget that math is more about art than about application. 
3. ...