Grigori Perelman:

I have my own life. I do not need anyone else's recognition.

— Grigori Perelman Contemporary

Solved Poincare conjecture, refused Fields Medal

Reported statement

2010

Verification

Unverifiable

Found in 1 providers: grok

Cross Reference

1 source

"Mathematics is not a sport."

"There are too many people in mathematics who are not honest."

"I refuse the prize. I don't want it. I am not interested in money or fame."

"I have no interest in talking to journalists."

"It's not about the money. It's about the principles."

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