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“Mathematical problems, or puzzles, are important to real mathematics (like solving real-life problems), just as fables, stories and anecdotes are important to the young in understanding real life”
― Terence Tao, Solving Mathematical Problems: A Personal Perspective

“I have no sense of humor about losing.”
― Rafael Nadal, Rafa

“Frigideiro! " said Hermione again from the desk next to him. Her water was solid ice and there were white crystals forming on the rim of her glass. She seemed to be totally intent on her own work and not at all conscious of the other students staring at her with hateful eyes, which was either (a) dangerously oblivious of her or (b) a perfectly honed performance rising to the level of fine art.”
― Eliezer Yudkowsky, Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality

“A broken heart can not be mended by flipping it over to somebody else.”
― Dushka Zapata