Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least. – Johann von Goethe

Here is a field open for talent; and here, merit will a have certain favor, and industry is graced with its due reward. – Claudius

Half of the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important. They dont mean to do harm. But the harm does not interest them. – TS (Thomas Stearns) Eliot