Great minds tend toward banality. It is the noblest effort of individualism. But it implies a sort of modesty, which is so rare that it is scarcely found except in the greatest, or in beggars.
Andre GideThe individual man tries to escape the race. And as soon as he ceases to represent the race, he represents man.
Andre GideWhen intelligent people pride themselves on not understanding, it is quite natural they should succeed better than fools.
Andre Gide