The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'
在科学中最令人兴奋的短语,预示着新发现的不是"我发现了!"而是"这有点奇怪..."
The study of Shimura varieties is a testament to the power of geometric intuition.
善于干事情的人,不一定能把事情干好;善于开头的人,不一定能把事情很好地结束。就好像发起者不一定有能力做成事,很多公司做大做强以前会炒掉不合格的CEO,即使他是创始人。
The best way to appreciate your job is to imagine yourself without one.
You have to be able to laugh at yourself, or you'll never make it in this business.