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
Contemporary
· Solved Poincare conjecture, refused Fields Medal
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