"The goal of a definition is to introduce a mathematical object. The goal of a theorem is to state some of its properties, or interrelations between various objects. The goal of a proof is to make such a statement convincing by presenting a reasoning subdivided into small steps each of which is justified as an "elementary" convincing argument."

-- IU?. I. Manin

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“What is education but a process by which a person begins to learn how to learn?”

Source : Peter Ustinov (2011). “Dear Me”, p.203, Random House
“Writing was a spiritual exercise for my father, the only thing he really believed in.”
“Sometimes it takes me days or weeks to get something clear in my head on what I want to do. Everything is in steps. One thing leads to another.”

Source : Source: www.interviewmagazine.com
“A female artist friend of mine recently told me that she was advised to 'look more slutty.' I asked her boyfriend what the equivalent advice for a man would be. He said to be more muscular. That made me rush to the gym.”
“The fans only don't support me cos of the way I fight, they support me cos of the way I am.”
“Both iCarly and Victorious fans are so hardcore and intense.”

Source : "Jennette McCurdy and Ariana Grande on New Nick Comedy 'Sam & Cat'". Interview with Casey Lewis, www.teenvogue.com. May 29, 2013.
“Nothing is more dangerous than an idea when it is the only one you have.”
“People keep pushing me to be the center of attention... I would prefer to be on the sidelines, because that's where you see more.”

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