We (students of mathematics) should be ambitious, set up lofty revolutionary ideals, be fearless, dare to tackle key problems, be meticulous in specific work and work hard. Only in this way can we make our due contribution. -Wang Yuan (1930-)

A real mathematician is essentially a passionate person. Without enthusiasm, there is no math.

A person who is not good at calculation may become a first-class mathematician, while a person who has no idea about mathematics can only become a big calculator at best. Hardenbergh

People, not methods, solve problems. -Masco

Lagrange is a towering pyramid in mathematical science. -Napoleon

We must know, and we will know. -Hilbert