In mathematics, the art of proposing a question must be held of higher value than solving it.
"The only way to have a friend is to be one."
Lisp is worth learning for the profound enlightenment experience you will have when you finally get it; that experience will make you a better programmer for the rest of your days, even if you never actually use Lisp itself a lot.
"The choices we make define who we are, not the circumstances we face."
I'm not a role model. I'm just a guy who raps.