Every mathematical theorem is a story, a narrative that unfolds through logic and reason, leading to a deeper understanding of the world.
The only way to do great work is to love what you do.
Persistence is key in mathematical research; many great results come from looking at the same problem from different angles over and over again.
The art of competing, I’d learned from track, was the art of forgetting, and I now reminded myself of that fact. You must forget your limits. You must forget your doubts, your pain, your past.
I don’t follow trends. I follow my own path.