Grigori Perelman:

I don't need any awards. If the proof is correct, then it is correct. That's all.

— Grigori Perelman Contemporary

Solved Poincare conjecture, refused Fields Medal

Reported statement

2010

Verification

Unverifiable

Found in 1 providers: grok

Cross Reference

1 source

"I don't want to be a celebrity."

"If the proof is correct, then no other recognition is needed."

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"I prefer to live a quiet life."

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