I had a math professor who told me that advanced math books are like Hoyle's Rules of Games. There are two ways you can use Hoyle's Rules of Games. You can me

I had a math professor who told me that advanced math books are like Hoyle's Rules of Games. There are two ways you can use Hoyle's Rules of Games. You can memorize the rules of bridge and stop there, but then you will have a pretty dull experience. Or you can use the book as a tool to start playing bridge, and it will open you up to a rich and engaging activity.