"The power of a story is in its ability to inspire hope."

The Langlands program is a reflection of the unity of mathematical thought.

We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. Medicine, law, business, engineering: these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love...these are what we stay alive for.

Ask funders for money， and they’ll give you advice； but ask for advice and they’ll give you money.