Grigori Perelman
A Russian mathematician who proved the Poincaré conjecture, one of the Millennium Prize Problems.
Most quoted
"I'm not interested in money or fame. I don't want to be on display like an animal in a zoo. I am not a hero of mathematics. I am not even that successful. That is why I don't want to be interviewed."
— from Interview with The New Yorker (though he refused to be interviewed directly, this sentiment was reported)
"I'm not interested in money or fame. I don't want to be a zoo animal. I am not a hero of mathematics. I am not even that successful. That is why I don't want to speak publicly."
— from Interview with The New Yorker
"I believe that the main reason for my refusal is that I am not satisfied with the organized mathematical community. I do not like their decisions, I consider them unfair."
— from Interview with Interfax, 2010
All quotes by Grigori Perelman (413)
If the proof is correct, then no other recognition is needed.
I have given up everything for mathematics. I have no regrets.
I don't need anyone's approval. I know what I've done.
I am not a public person. I don't want to be.
I don't care about the prize. I don't care about anything but the mathematics.
I don't want to be part of the mathematical community. I don't want to be part of any community.
I have my own way of doing things. I don't need anyone to tell me what to do.
I don't need to prove anything to anyone. I know what I've done.
I am not interested in the world. I am only interested in mathematics.
I have found my purpose in mathematics. That is all that matters.
I don't need external validation. My work speaks for itself.
I am content with my life. I have everything I need.
The universe is a beautiful place. Mathematics helps us understand it.
Truth is the ultimate goal. Everything else is secondary.
I am a seeker of truth. That is my only identity.
The beauty of mathematics lies in its purity.
I don't seek happiness. I seek understanding.
Life is a journey of discovery. Mathematics is my compass.
The human condition is complex. Mathematics offers clarity.
Consciousness is a mystery. Mathematics helps us explore it.
Contemporaries of Grigori Perelman
Other Mathematicss born within 50 years of Grigori Perelman (1966).