The Worldly Hope men set their Hearts upon Turns Ashes—or it prospers; and anon, Like Snow upon the Desert's dusty Face, Lighting a little hour or two—is gone.
The pursuit of mathematical truth is a lifelong journey.
The best mathematics is not just correct; it is illuminating.
即使其他人都认为你的想法很疯狂,也要坚持下去,不要停止,在你到达目标之前甚至都不要考虑停止,并且不要过多考虑“那里”是哪里。
解释:将自己的利益给了别人,别人也将会把实惠返回给自己;将自己的怨恨发泄给别人,祸害也将会降临到自己身上。