Thinking about the people I’m surrounded with now, the ones I’ve been surrounded by in the past, and the ones I’ll be surrounded by in the upcoming future…
Thinking about the person I want to be with/to/for those people…

There are countless ways of attaining greatness, but any road to reaching one’s maximum potential must be built on a bedrock of respect for the individual, a commitment to excellence, and a rejection of mediocrity.
Buck Rodgers (Former American Baseball Player)

Don’t worry so much about your self-esteem. Worry more about your character. Integrity is its own reward.
English Proverb

The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership.
Harvey S. Firestone

When you cannot make up your mind which of two evenly balanced courses of action you should take – choose the bolder.
Ezra Pound

Don’t be a dick.
Wil Wheaton