A quote is the last price at which an asset traded; it is the most recent price that a buyer and seller agreed upon and at which some amount of the asset was transacted.
As a kid Jim Simons loved solving math problems, it was his passion. He thrived in school and went on to the best colleges as both a student and late a professor. His dream life was coffee, cigarettes, and math.
No matter where you are in your trading or investing journey it is good to stay inspired and focused on your long-term goals and prize.