novus homo

“The renown which riches or beauty confer is fleeting and frail. Mental excellence is a splendid and lasting possession.”
– Sallust [86-35 BCE]

fantasy novelist

“I’ll be more enthusiastic about encouraging thinking outside the box when there’s evidence of any thinking going on inside it.”
– Sir Terry Pratchett

advantage

“When you lose a couple of times, it makes you realize how difficult it is to win.”
– Steffi Graf