Antanas Mockus Professions : Mathematician Born : March 25, 1952 Browse All Authors Top 3 quotes by Antanas Mockus Knowledge empowers people. If people know the rules, and are sensitized by art, humor, and creativity, they are much more likely to accept change. Antanas Mockus creativity people art While I was the mayor of Bogotá, I received occasional death threats. Therefore, I had to use a bullet-proof vest. I made a hole right where my heart is. The hole was in the shape of a heart. I believe this kind of gesture, gave me indeed more protection. Antanas Mockus use heart believe We need to create a society in which civility rules over cynicism and apathy. Antanas Mockus apathy cynicism needs Similar Authors Abram Samoilovitch Besicovitch mathematician Brahmagupta mathematician Augustus De Morgan mathematician Augustin-Louis Cauchy mathematician Atle Selberg mathematician Arthur Cayley mathematician All Authors