The statesman， who should attempt to direct private people in what manner they ought to employ their capitals， would not only load himself with a most unnecessary attention but assume an authority which could safely be trusted， not only to no single person， but to no council or senate whatever， and which would nowhere be so dangerous as in the hands of a man who had folly and presumption enough to fancy himself fit to exercise it.

You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.

向投资人筹款，他们会给你建议；但向他们咨询建议，他们会给你钱。

The study of L-functions is a journey into the hidden patterns of numbers.