Whoever saves a single life is considered by scripture to have saved the world. Talmud, Sanhedrin 37a
Vainglorious achievement
Behold, that which I have built will I break down, and that which I have planted I will pluck up, even this whole land. And seekest thou great things for thyself? Seek them not. Jer 45:4-5 KJV
Academic Weariness
Much study is a weariness of the flesh. Ecclesiastes 12:12
Omnia in glorium Dei
sive ergo manducatis sive bibitis vel aliud quid facitis omnia in gloriam Dei facite Cor I 10,31
Trusting God
Though he slay me, yet will I trust him Job 13:15
Contentment Is Good
Even so, I have noticed one thing, at least, that is good. It is good for people to eat well, drink a good glass of wine, and enjoy their work. Ecclesiastes 5:18
Autonomous Freedom
they have become free forever, knowing good from evil; to act for themselves and not to be acted upon. 2 Nephi 2:26
Schadenfreude
Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me. I will bear the indignation of the Lord, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness Micah 7:8-9 KJV
Strength
My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; He is all I will ever need. Psalm 73:26 NLT