The stimulus of competition, when applied at an early age to real thought processes, is injurious both to nerve-power and to scientific insight.

Only dead mathematics can be taught where the attitude of competition prevails: living mathematics must always be a communal possession.

Only dead mathematics can be taught where competition prevails: living mathematics must always be a communal possession.

The moment was surreal. A sometimes-autistic young man with two identities lecturing a room full of zombies on feelings and realities.

There’s nothing worse than delivering bad news to women. I hoped I wouldn’t get good at it.

I've always been a person with patience, and I don't like to force things.

Why should there not be a patient confidence in the ultimate justice of the people? Is there any better or equal hope in the world?

Sure, companies say they're sensitive to their employees' cultural heritages, but show up on casual Friday wearing a necklace made from the ears of your vanquished enemies and all hell breaks loose.

Your motto: Be Bold, Be Free, Be Truthful.

I would never sell my dog for a man. I'd sell the man.

When I do get free time, I spend a lot of it at home with my family and my close friends and I think that's what keeps me happy, healthy, grounded, and totally in check.

It's hard to tell what people realize. Everybody's different and has a different understanding of the difference in times.

It is the responsibility of intellectuals to speak the truth and expose lies.