The humble soul is blessed. The Lord loves her. The Mother of God is higher than all in humility, and therefore all races bless her on earth, while the heavenly powers serve her. And the Lord has given us this blessed Mother of His as a defender and helper. Silouan the Athonite
The Commandments of God are higher than all the treasures of the earth. Whoever has acquired them has received God within himself. Isaac the Syrian
Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius. Arthur Conan Doyle
You cannot jump higher than your head. Russian Proverb
A fly that lands on a carabao feels itself to be higher than the carabao. Filipino Proverb
The sheep on the mountain is higher than the bull on the plain. French Proverb