Need and Importance of Mathematics; Correlation of Mathematics

According to Galileo-"Mathematics is the language in which Good has written the universe"
According to Comte-"Mathematics is the science of indirect measurements"
According to Locke-"Mathematics is a way to settle in the mind a habit of reasoning"

Nature of Mathematics-
-A study of pattern and order
-Mathematics as language and symbols
-Mathematics as an exact science
-Clarity of thought
-Training of senses
-Develop scientific attitude
-Science of logical reasoning