[Math] curriculum is obsessed with jargon and nomenclature seemingly for no other purpose than to provide teachers with something to test the students on.

A good problem is something you don't know how to solve. That's what makes it a good puzzle and a good opportunity.

Mental acuity of any kind comes from solving problems yourself, not from being told how to solve them.

Doing mathematics should always mean finding patterns and crafting beautiful and meaningful explanations.

SIMPLICIO: ... You have to [learn to] walk before you can run.SALVIATI: No, you have to have something you want to run toward.

It is the story that matters not just the ending.

I don't see how it's doing society any good to have it's members walking around with vague memories of algebraic formulas and geometric diagrams, and clear memories of hating them.

Mathematics is the art of explanation.

On peut rire de tout mais pas avec n'importe qui.

Life is only a fast lane if you get into a lane and drive fast.

How could we be sorrow, if there is a song?

Fear and self-doubt have always been the greatest enemies of human potential.

The woman from the depths of her rags, a waif, a martyr — smiled. She must have a divine heart to be so tired and yet smile.

Secondly, the Government of Sudan should commit to the disarmament and control of the Janjaweed militia and ensure that the targeting of civilians ceases immediately.

In England, I was a Cockney actor. In America, I was an actor.

The thing is, I'm not a prolific songwriter.

My doctor told me I shouldn't work out until I'm in better shape. I told him, 'All right; don't send me a bill until I pay you.'

The only lost cause is one we give up on before we enter the struggle.