Grigori Perelman

I have said all I wanted to say in my papers.

I know how to control the universe. Why should I run for a million, tell me?

I am absolutely sure that I am right.

I don't care about anything. I have my own life.

I have to be honest. I am not interested in talking to you.

My papers are open to everyone. Anyone who wants to understand them can read them.

I prefer to live a quiet life.

The universe is too complex for human understanding. We can only scratch the surface.

I have nothing to add.

I am doing what I want to do.

My work is for myself, not for others.

I don't need recognition. I have my own satisfaction.

I have no financial problems. I have enough to live on.

I don't read newspapers. I don't watch TV.

Leave me alone.

I am not interested in the opinions of the mathematical establishment.

I have my own path.

I don't need a medal to know I'm a good mathematician.

I have nothing against mathematicians, just the way they organize things.

I don't need anyone's approval.