The less you are like others, the less others will like you.
The best leaders are the most dedicated learners. Read great books daily.
The moment we think we're masters of our crafts is the moment we've lost the hunger to become masters of our crafts.
The fears you don't face imprison you.
Run your own race. Who cares what others are doing? The only question that matters is 'Am I progressing?'
Remember, no matter what you background is and what your current circumstances are, you have the capacity to take action. This is one of the golden threads of humanity - we all have the power to act in a way that will improve the quality of our lives.