It's probably as unlikely that you would nowadays become as rich and famous as Bill Gates, as it was unlikely in the17th century that you would accede to the ranks of the French aristocracy. But the point is, it doesn't feel that way. It's made to feel, by magazines and other media outlets, that if you've got energy, a few bright ideas about technology, a garage -- you, too, could start a major thing.

The best businesses are built on trust—trust in your team, your products, and your customers.

I think that's one of the most important things in life: to feel good about yourself.

爱的奥秘比死亡的奥秘更伟大。

A baker's hands should be gentle but confident, like a musician playing an instrument.

缓慢的程度与记忆的强度成正比。速度的程度与遗忘的强度成正比。

The Langlands program is a challenge to the limits of human understanding.