"The truly correct proof is one that strikes a harmonious balance between strength and flexibility. There are plenty of proofs that are technically correct but are messy and inelegant or counterintuitive. But it's not something you can put into words—explaining why a formula is beautiful is like trying to explain why the stars are beautiful."
Yōko Ogawa: The housekeeper and the professor
I am not an angry girl
But it seems like I've got everyone fooled
Every time I say something they find hard to hear
They chalk it up to my anger
And never to their own fear
Ani DiFranco: Not a Pretty Girl
“Did you ever go to a place … I think it was called Norway?” “No,” said Arthur, “no, I didn’t.” “Pity,” said Slartibartfast, “that was one of mine. Won an award, you know. Lovely crinkly edges. I was most upset to hear of its destruction.”
Douglas Adams: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
There are infinitely many kinds of beautiful lives.
Maria Popova: Figuring
I go outside
and I feel free
cause I smash mirrors
And fuck tv
