The act of writing is an act of optimism.

The study of the early universe is not just about understanding the past, but also about uncovering the fundamental laws that govern all of reality.

The decay of political institutions is often a result of the inability to adapt to changing circumstances, leading to rigidity and eventual decline.

Mathematics is not a careful march down a well-cleared highway, but a journey into a strange wilderness, where the explorers often get lost.

I don't hold grudges, I remember facts.

The concept of computational complexity is not just about how fast we can compute, but also about understanding the limits of what can be computed.