The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.

Mark Twain

A person should always be soft like a reed and not rigid like a cedar.

Talmud,Taanit 20b.

He is free from self- display, and therefore he shines.

Lao Tzu

Leaders who fail to prune their pride will meet demise. That's not a guess, it's a guarantee. With pride, it's not a matter of 'if' we will fall, but 'when.' There are no exceptions.

John C. Maxwell

When I had money everyone called me brother.

Polish Proverb

Hunger is felt by a slave and hunger is felt by a king.

Ghanaian Proverb