We are all maths people : step 1 - do maths and step 2 - be a person. 

Work ethic is important, because, unlike intelligence, athleticism, or charisma, or any natural attribute, it’s a choice.

Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.

Mathematics Is not a spectator sport. The only way to learn mathematics is to do mathematics.

There are no bad mistakes in maths, only discoveries.

Don't expect to be good at maths or understand things straight away. Be patient and persistent. Rome wasn't built in a day, but they worked on it every single day. 

You can hire a tutor but you can't hire someone to practice for you.

Procrastination is the thief of time and the enemy of success.

No one starts out on top. You have to work your way up.

Be strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help, and brave enough to ask for it.

Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today. If today you have no time, it means tomorrow you'll be too tired and the next day you'll be something else.

I can is 100 times more important than IQ.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.

There is no talent here. There is hard work and obsession. You could be anyone if you put in the time.

The temptation to quit will be the greatest when you are about to succeed