And while the law of competition may be sometimes hard for the individual, it is best for the race, because it ensures the survival of the fittest in every department.
The first man gets the oyster, the second man gets the shell.
All honor's wounds are self-inflicted.
There is no class so pitiably wretched as that which possesses money and nothing else.
Every act you have ever performed since the day you were born was performed because you wanted something.
People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.