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.

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).

Adieu to disappointment and spleen. What are men to rocks and mountains?

Respect for ourselves guides our morals

Do you know what is truly magnificent? One tear, which is falling down from an authentic sensitive person's eye. Down the cheek and adorns the floor.

Prison's a walk in the park compared with being sectioned, mate, it really is.

My work is intensely personal.

If we cannot end the conflict, we have an inescapable moral duty to help refugees and provide legal avenues to safety.

The Deep South might be wretched, but it can howl.

When everyone has high expectation for you, it can attack your insecurities.

Lots of old people don't become wise, but you don't get wise unless you age.

First, you have to finish.