Be good Quote by Evelyn Beatrice Hall
“If to be great means to be good, then Denis Diderot was a little man. But if to be great means to do great things in the teeth of great obstacles, then none can refuse him a place in the temple of the Immortals.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Friends of Voltaire, 1905
Greatness is defined by overcoming obstacles, not merely by personal virtue; true greatness earns a place among the immortal.
In simple terms: Greatness means overcoming obstacles.
Key Takeaway
Seek challenges, not just goodness.
Themes
greatness
overcoming obstacles
legacy
Mood
determined
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career ambition
- personal development
- leadership
- creative projects
Key Concepts
philosophy
heroism
legacy building
Questions to Reflect On
- What obstacles define your greatness?
- How do you measure true achievement?
A Different Perspective
Greatness without struggle may be hollow.
