Do not despise the bottom rungs in the ascent to greatness. >>
Pain of mind is worse than pain of body. >>
One is not exposed to danger who, even when in safety is always on the >>
I too must attempt a way by which I can raise myself above the ground, >>
Ambition makes the same mistake concerning power that avarice makes co >>
Like dogs in a wheel, birds in a cage, or squirrels in a chain, ambiti >>
If you wish to reach the highest, begin at the lowest.