Persistence is very important. You should not give up unless you are forced to give up.
Mathematics is not just about numbers, equations, computations, or algorithms: it is about understanding.
I was neat, clean, shaved and sober, and I didn't care who knew it.
Today is cruel, tomorrow is crueler, and the day after tomorrow is beautiful, but most people die tomorrow night, so don't give up today.
I am not afraid of being overpowered by the impression. It will pass away soon enough.
Funny how it works with white kids though. It's dope to be black until it's hard to be black.