If I am to give a prize to someone, I should give it to myself.
Solved Poincare conjecture, refused Fields Medal
Reported response when asked if he would accept a prize
2006
Found in 1 providers: grok
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"If anybody is interested in my way of solving the problem, it’s all there—let them go and read about it."
Strange & Unusual"I don't need anything."
Strange & Unusual"Mathematics is not a sport."
Controversial"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 recogniti…"
Controversial"Leave me alone."
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