Grigori Perelman — "I do not think that the mathematical community has the right to decide whether I…"

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 recognition.
Grigori Perelman — Grigori Perelman Contemporary · Solved Poincare conjecture, refused Fields Medal

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Further explanation of declining the prize

Date: 2010

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