The true test of a mathematical idea is its ability to inspire further thought.
The greatest happiness is to despise what deserves to be despised.
When you have some success, the feeling of being an imposter can be real. Who am I fooling? But when you create things that only you — with your unique talents and experience — can do, then you are absolutely not an imposter. You are the ordained. It is your duty to work on things that only you can do.
我也厌倦了。但我更厌倦对此无所作为。
You can't just sit there and wait for people to give you that golden dream. You've got to get out there and make it happen for yourself.