"It is always the case, with mathematics, that a little direct experience of thinking over things on your own can provide a much deeper understanding than merely reading about them."

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Source : Roger Penrose (2016). “The Road To Reality: A Complete Guide to the Laws of the Universe”, p.20, Random House

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“There is no such thing as away. When you throw something away, it must go somewhere.”
“If, early on, you know how things are put together, then you can build. The architect is in charge of making - he is not an artist.”
“At the moment there are some England players who are the stars of their club teams, but not for their country. It's difficult to explain.”
“Never let money get in the way of an idea”
“What I am most proud of is the legacy of hope that FIFA and football leaves around the world. It makes all of the efforts and energy I pour into this job worth it.”
“You must take action now that will move you towards your goals. Develop a sense of urgency in your life.”
“I'm more encouraged by the saplings: new music groups, tiny new venues, entrepreneurial musician-composers who aren't waiting to be discovered but are instead building their own Establishment.”

Source : "Critics' Roundtable: What Was the Cultural Event of 2012?". www.vulture.com. December 2, 201.
“I like the sea: we understand one another. It is always yearning, sighing for something it cannot have; and so am I.”

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