Ramanujan Redux

Generally, when I search for book quotes, I get deeply interested. Haruki Murakami’s The Wind-Up Bird is one such tale that hits me deep.

“His parents egged him on, providing him with the best tutors their money could buy. When he took top honors, they rewarded their son by buying him anything he wanted.  His childhood was one of extreme material luxury, but when he entered the most sensitive and vulnerable phase of life, he had no time for girlfriends, no chance to go wild with other boys. He had to pour all his energies into maintaining his position as number one.”

Considering the fate of this character, I think I need to stop being like that. At least all the time.