I was asked to act when I couldn't act. I was asked to sing 'Funny Face' when I couldn't sing, and dance with Fred Astaire when I couldn't dance. Do what you can't do.
I never looked at the consequences of missing a big shot... when you think about the consequences you always think of a negative result.
The language of mathematics is universal, transcending cultural and linguistic barriers.
Mathematics is not just a collection of abstract concepts, but a language that allows us to understand the universe.