Mathematical objects are determined by - and understood by - the network of relationships they enjoy with all the other objects of their species.

The proof of Fermat's Last Theorem underscores how stable mathematics is through the centuries - how mathematics is one of humanity's long continuous conversations with itself.

There is an underlying timelessness in the basic conversation that is mathematics.

In the history of the concept of number has been adjective (three cows, three monads) and noun (three, pure and simple), and now ... number seems to be more like a verb (to triple).

Sometimes a line of mathematical research extending through decades can be thought of as one long conversation in which many mathematicians take part. This is fortunately true at present.

To have found God and still to pursue Him is the soul’s paradox of love.

Mediocrity is a path cleared by fear, leveled by apathy and paved by comfort.

A question that sometimes drives me hazy: am I or are the others crazy?

There was a time when a fool and his money were soon parted, but now it happens to everybody.

America must always lead on the world stage.

If you have ever been called defiant, incorrigible, forward, cunning, insurgent, unruly, rebellious, you're on the right track.

If it's freedom you want, come to Texas. No one there tells you what to do and how you have to do it.

I'm doing a little consulting. I'm somewhat retired, still a director of a company or two.

I've found out how overwhelming the media is and the way it drills things into your head, it's almost like a mind control. If I could control prople's minds, I'd like to put something useful in.

I need to observe the people, and I think I need to observe myself.