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A book is a mirror: if an ape looks into it, an apostle is unlikely to look out.
"A book is a version of the world. If you do not like it, ignore it; or offer your own version in return."
我没有任何特别的秘诀（用于开发新的证明）……这就是为什么做研究既具有挑战性又具有吸引力的原因。这就像在丛林中迷路，试图利用你能收集到的所有知识来想出一些新的技巧，并且如果运气好的话，你可能会找到出路。
I don't have any particular recipe [for developing new proofs] ... It is the reason why doing research is challenging as well as attractive. It's like being lost in a jungle and trying to use all the knowledge that you can gather to come up with some new tricks, and with some luck you might find a way out.
Life would be tragic if it weren't funny.
People won't have time for you if you are always angry or complaining.
If everyone is honest, it is natural to be honest.
Never be the brightest person in the room; if you are, you're in the wrong room.
The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle.
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.
If you can't laugh at yourself, you're missing the best joke of all.