The only thing that matters is the work itself.
The pursuit of mathematical truth is a lifelong journey.
Character is not something that you are born with and can't change, like your fingerprints. It's something you weren't born with and must take responsibility for forming.
We have more than enough wealth and power for those who can enjoy simple pleasures.
The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.