A man makes inferiors his superiors by heat; self-control is the rule. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Some people have so much respect for their superiors they have none left for themselves. - Peter McArthur
In America everybody is of the opinion that he has no social superiors, since all men are equal, but he does not admit that he has no social inferiors, for, from the time of Jefferson onward, the doctrine that all men are equal applies only upwards, not downwards. - Bertrand Russell
Seek out your superiors and learn from them. Do not hide nor shy away from them for the sake of your pride for true pride is perceived, not in perceived skill, but in improvement. - Megan Webster
Be very circumspect in the choice of thy company. In the society of thine equals thou shalt enjoy more pleasure; in the society of thy superiors thou shalt find more profit. To be the best in the company is the way to grow worse. - Francis Quarles
Make sure to be in with your equals if you're going to fall out with your superiors. - Jewish Proverb