There are only two ways of getting on in the world: by ones own industry, or by the stupidity of others. – Jean De La Bruyere

He who surpasses or subdues mankind, must look down on the hate of those below. – Lord (George Gordon) Byron

We are told never to cross a bridge until we come to it, but this world is owned by men who have crossed bridges in their imagination far ahead of the crowd. – Anon.