It was - it's always very nice to be somebody rather grand.
Take pains to get on your side the young men of high rank, and keep the friendship of those whom you already have. They will contribute much to your political position.
This is one of the earliest documents articulating methods of campaigning in a democracy.
Understanding comes hard to persons of high rank who are accustomed to phony lifestyles that involve no daily work.
In infamy, it is wisely provided that he who stands highest in the ranks of society has the heaviest load to sustain.
My father was in the admiralty and he rose to a very senior position. He was very formidable; a bit grumpy, but I loved him dearly.
I'm chasing belts. I'm highly ranked, and after I beat Chisora, I should be No. 1 with at least four of the governing bodies.
Men seldom rise from low condition to high rank without employing either force or fraud, unless that rank should be attained either by gift or inheritance.
High rank is—like one's body—a source of great trouble.
The one thing you can't do when you're highly ranked is relax.
My involvement with Guantanamo began as vice chief of staff.
Ford used to come to work in a big car with two Admiral's flags, on each side of the car. His assistant would be there with his accordion, playing, Hail to the Chief.
Persecution to persons in a high rank stands them in the stead of eminent virtue.