I have already carried out my duty. I have proved the Poincaré conjecture and I have nothing more to do in mathematics.
I believe in such cartography – to be marked by nature, not just to label ourselves on a map like the names of rich men and women on buildings.
The energy landscape is changing, and we must change with it to remain relevant.
真正有价值的是直觉。在探索的道路上智力无甚用处。
科学是现实的诗歌。
成功最棒的部分是知道你的努力没有白费。
Mathematics is a conversation between the past and the future.