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“There are big men, men of intellect, intellectual men, men of talent and men of action; but the great man is difficult to find, and it needs --apart from discernment --a certain greatness to find him.” quote by Margot Asquith
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“There are big men, men of intellect, intellectual men, men of talent and men of action; but the great man is difficult to find, and it needs --apart from discernment --a certain greatness to find him.”

Margot Asquith

About This Quote

Source Speech: Social commentary, early 1900s

Greatness requires discernment and a unique quality beyond talent or intellect.

In simple terms: True greatness is rare.

Key Takeaway

Seek depth beyond skill.

Themes

leadership character excellence

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • career advancement
  • personal development
  • team building

Key Concepts

philosophical greatness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines true greatness?
  • How can we nurture it?
A Different Perspective

Not all discerned individuals achieve greatness.

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