"The pursuit of pure beauty is a trap, a fast track to bitterness and sorrow."

The only way to do great work is to love what you do.

The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it.

"No one can build you the bridge on which you, and only you, must cross the river of life."

好奇心推动数学家前进，总是在寻找下一个要回答的问题。

You have to be willing to make mistakes; the big thing is to not make the same mistake over and over again.

Appreciate the process of competing. It’s not just about winning or losing, but about respecting your opponents and the game.