The chief distinction in the intellectual powers of the two sexes is shewn by man's attaining to a higher eminence in whatever he takes up, than can womanöwhether requiring deep thought, reason, or imagination, or merely the use of the senses and hands.

-Darwin, Charles Robert
The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex, ch.19.

Satan exalted sat, by merit raised To that bad eminence; and from despair Thus high uplifted beyond hope.

-Milton,John
  Paradise Lost (published1667), bk.2, l.5^7.

Idiots are always in favour of inequality of income (their only chance of eminence), and the really great in favour of equality.

-Shaw, George Bernard
  The IntelligentWoman's Guide to Socialism and Capitalism.