Mathematics is not just about numbers and equations; it's about understanding the patterns and structures that underlie everything in the universe.
The only way to learn mathematics is to do mathematics.
The struggle itself towards the heights is enough to fill a man's heart. One must imagine Sisyphus happy.
"With a library you are free, not confined by temporary political climates. It is the most democratic of institutions because no one—but no one at all—can tell you what to read and when and how."