David

“You meant the world to me. And if you didn't know that--if you couldn't see that--then that's how I'll start. Every day I'll show you, and every day I'll prove to you just how much you mean to me. How much you still mean to me.”
― Jay McLean, More Than Him

“Success doesn’t measure a human being, effort does.”
― Adam M. Grant, Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success

“I should have made my meaning plainer,” said Professor McGonagall, turning at last to look Umbridge directly in the eyes. “He has achieved high marks in all Defense Against the Dark Arts tests set by a competent teacher.” Professor Umbridge’s smile vanished as suddenly as a lightbulb blowing. She”
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

“Trust is one reason that givers are so susceptible to the doormat effect: they tend to see the best in everyone, so they operate on the mistaken assumption that everyone is trustworthy.”
― Adam M. Grant, Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success