The superior man is the providence of the inferior. He is eyes for the blind, strength for the weak, and a shield for the defenseless. He stands erect by bending above the fallen. He rises by lifting others.

Robert Green Ingersoll

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Above Bending Blind Erect Eyes Fallen He Inferior Lifting Man Others Providence Rises Shield Stands Strength Superior Superior Man Weak

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