Writing is a way of reclaiming the past.

There's a real correlation between a society that tells people that they can do anything, and the existence of low self-esteem. So that's another way in which something quite positive can have a nasty kickback. There is another reason why we might be feeling more anxious --about our careers, about our status in the world today, than ever before. And it's, again, linked to something nice. And that nice thing is called meritocracy.

你没有第二次机会，生活不是任天堂游戏。

I would like to fly in space.Absolutely.That would be cool.I used to just do personally risky things， but now I’ve got kids and responsibilities， so I can’t be my own test pilot.That wouldn’t be a good idea.But I definitely want to fly as soon as it’s a sensible thing to do.

一个好的数学家是能看到定理之间类比的人；一个伟大的数学家是能看到类比之间的类比的人。

You can’t do anything if you’re not willing to take risks.

The essence of architecture is the play of light on form.