But mathematics Thorby saw no use in, other than the barbaric skill of counting money. But presently he learned that mathematics need not have use; i… - Robert A. Heinlein

The best things in life are beyond money; their price is agony and sweat and devotion

“May I say without offense that the reception given my sort on your great planet is sometimes something that one must be philosophical about?”
“I know. I’m sorry. My own people, most of them, are honestly convinced that the prejudices of their native village were ordained by the Almighty. I wish it were different.”

Oh, sure, I learned about other systems in school—but it didn’t soak in. Now I am beginning to grasp emotionally that There Are Other Ways Than Ours…and that people can be happy under them.