Grigori Perelman

I don't want to be a professional mathematician. I don't want to be a part of the mathematical community.

I am not interested in the opinion of others.

It's not about the money. It's about the principles.

I did not ask for anything. I did not want anything.

Why should I be a monkey in a cage?

I have my own life. I do not need anyone else's recognition.

I am a normal person, I have my own problems, I have my own life.

I have solved the problem, and that is enough.

I don't need any awards. If the proof is correct, then it is correct. That's all.

I decided to withdraw from mathematics because I don't want to be associated with the mathematical community.

I have no regrets.

There are too many people in mathematics who are not honest.

I don't need anything from them.

I don't give interviews.

I have no interest in publicity.

I'm not a genius. I'm just a person who worked hard.

I've decided to stop working on mathematics.

I have no message for the world.

What do I need money for?

I'm not going to be a part of their circus.