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• It is only people of small moral stature who have to stand on their dignity.
• People who dream impossible dreams and strive to achieve them raise man's stature a fraction of an inch in the process, whether they win or lose.
• The people of Vaal] have taken their first step [towards achieving true human stature].
  They've learned to kill. -- Spock, "The Apple," stardate 3715.6...
• McJob: A low-pay, low-prestige, low-dignity, low-benefit, no-future job in the service sector.
  Frequently considered a satisfying career choice by people who have never held one....
• They also surf who only stand on waves.