Mathematics is a methodical application of matter. It is so said because the subject makes a man methodical or systematic.
Mathematics makes our life orderly and prevents chaos. Certain qualities that are nurtured by mathematics are power of reasoning, creativity, abstract or spatial thinking, critical thinking, problem-solving ability and even effective communiaction skills.
Mathematics is the cradle of all creations, without which the the world cannot move an inch. Be it a cook or a farmer, a carpenter or a mechanic, a shopkkeeper or a doctor, an engineer or a scientist, a musician or a magician, everyone needs mathematics in their day-to-day life.