The physicality of the work is very important - it has to have a presence.

Safety isn't a priority—it's a value. You can't prioritize something that should never be compromised.

The Langlands program is not just a collection of conjectures but a way of thinking about mathematics.

To be a writer, one must have a certain arrogance, a belief that one's own voice is worth hearing.

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