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.

Denying or deflecting a compliment is rude. Accept it with thanks， even if you believe it is not deserved.

The value or worth of a man is, as of all other things, his price; that is to say, so much as would be given for the use of his power.

Diversity is not just a buzzword; it's a business imperative that drives innovation and growth.

The half-life of love is forever.

"Books are the keys to unlocking our understanding of others."