Mathematics is a living subject, constantly evolving with new ideas and discoveries.
The writer's task is not to judge, but to understand.
The things we admire in men, kindness and generosity, openness, honesty, understanding and feeling, are the concomitants of failure in our system. And those traits we detest, sharpness, greed, acquisitiveness, meanness, egotism and self-interest, are the traits of success.
In the wild, there are no shortcuts. You have to earn every step.
Innovation is not just about new ideas, but about executing them brilliantly.