anonymisss, I think you slightly misunderstood the quote. The first half is metaphorical, the latter half is literal. It means never look down on someone. The only time to look down on someone is when he is on the floor and you are leaning over to give him a hand up. It does not mean that you should consider him lower than you while you are helping him. Capish? 😉
Jax, ames, I once read a short story about someone who was obsessed over what his obituary would read. But isn’t that aiming for the wrong target? Why do you focus on what people will think of you – it is only important what Hashem will think of you. If you are right in His eyes, then you can be sure that He will make things right for you. Just like Yossele the holy miser 😉