Never be the brightest person in the room. And if you are, I suggest you invite smarter people or find a different room.
I think that's one of the most important things in life: to feel good about yourself.
Innovation isn't about reinventing the wheel; it's about making the wheel roll smoother and faster.
A new scientific truth does not triumph by convincing its opponents and making them see the light, but rather because its opponents eventually die, and a new generation grows up that is familiar with it.
Keep learning, keep growing.