I don't need money. I don't need fame. I don't want to be a mathematical hero. I'm not a hero.
Solved Poincare conjecture, refused Fields Medal
Consistent theme in his statements to media
2006-2010
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"I found out that the American mathematician Richard Hamilton, who published a paper on the geometric analysis of three-manifolds in 1982, and I have found out that he has tried to claim my solution."
Controversial"I am just a man."
Humorous"I don't want to be a show animal."
Humorous"If I had been interested in fame or money, I would have been doing something else."
Controversial"I do not think that the mathematical community has the right to decide whether I should accept or reject the prize. I have my own reasons. If my proof is correct, then I don't need any other recogniti…"
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