What's terrible is to pretend that second-rate is first-rate. To pretend that you don't need love when you do; or you like your work when you know quite well you're capable of better.
Writing is a political act because it unveils what is hidden.
Mathematics is not about numbers, equations, computations, or algorithms: it is about understanding.
释义：独具慧眼的人看山崖，能发现未经琢磨的玉石；靠近河川，便能知道水里有珍珠。比喻人应善于观察和学习，方能洞察事物本质。
I'm a firm believer that you create your own luck.
