Greatness Quotes

2048 Greatness quotes by 1107 unique authors

A dying people tolerates the present, rejects the future, and finds its satisfactions in past greatness and half remembered glory — John Steinbeck
There is no possibility in any man that is not in every man — Wallace D. Wattles
You are not barred from attaining greatness by heredity. No matter who or what your ancestors may have been or how unlearned or lowly their… — Wallace D. Wattles
Your place in life is not fixed by heredity. — Wallace D. Wattles
No possible combination of circumstances can keep a man down, if he makes his personal attitude right and determines to rise.. — Wallace D. Wattles
The power which is in you, is in the things around you, and when you begin to move forward by faith, the things will arrange… — Wallace D. Wattles
Do not believe that any one can know, better than yourself, what is right for you. Listen to what others have to say, but always… — Wallace D. Wattles
Do not let other people decide what you are to be. Be what you feel you want to be. — Wallace D. Wattles
Great occasions rouse even the lowest of human beings to some kind of greatness, but he alone is the really great man whose character is… — Swami Vivekananda
All that is good in art is the expression of one soul talking to another, and is precious according to the greatness of the soul… — John Ruskin
The greatness of nations is shown by their strict regard for human rights, rigid enforcement of the law without bias, and just administration of the… — Unknown Author
The reflections and histories of men and women throughout the world are contained in books.... America's greatness is not only recorded in books, but it… — Terence Cooke
Greatness begins beyond your comfort zone. — Robin Sharma
No, the thing that makes for greatness is determination, persisting in the right direction over the long haul, following your dream, staying at the task. — Charles R. Swindoll
In adversity, there is opportunity. Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I'll show you someone who has overcome adversity. I've never known… — Lou Holtz
Greatness, generally speaking, is an unusual quantity of a usual quality grafted upon a common man. — William Allen White
If you cannot save money, the seeds of greatness are not in you. — W. Clement Stone
That's part of American greatness, is discrimination. Yes, sir. Inequality, I think, breeds freedom and gives a man opportunity. — Lester Maddox
Success in war underpins the claims to greatness of many presidents. — R. W. Apple
I feel this way about it. World trade means world peace and consequently the World Trade Center buildings in New York ... had a bigger… — Minoru Yamasaki
The greatness and efficacy of a magician is measured by his refusal to use magic. The true magician, the greatest, is the poorest and most… — Cesar Aira
Never assume greatness is for someone else. Imagine every day that you too can do great things. Have the courage to take the challenge, make… — Brandi Chastain
Read for yourselves, read for the sake of your inspiration, for the sweet turmoil in your lovely head. But also read against yourselves, read for… — Adam Zagajewski
We all carry the seeds of greatness within us, but we need an image as a point of focus in order that they may sprout. — Epictetus
Self-disciplin e is the key to personal greatness. It is the magic quality that opens all doors for you, and makes everything else possible. With… — Brian Tracy

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