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

Pure mathematics is in its way, the poetry of logical ideas.

If you can understand just one thing thoroughly, then you will understand everything.

Time is your friend, impulse is your enemy.

Don’t be afraid to work hard and find out how good you can really be.

I think, therefore I am.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.

Each day is an opportunity to improve. Aim to be that little bit better than yesterday and better tomorrow than today.

The wise person knows that no answer is also an answer

Go as far as you can see, when you get there, you’ll be able to see further

Success can never happen without the journey (struggle).

You can have results or excuses, not both

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

Success is the sum of small repeated efforts, day in and day out.

Start, struggle, fail, fix and learn. Repeat.