Common Quote by William Allen White
“Greatness, generally speaking, is an unusual quantity of a usual quality grafted upon a common man.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the American Bar Association, 1915
Greatness arises when an ordinary person displays an extraordinary level of a common virtue.
In simple terms: Extraordinary virtue makes a common person great.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate exceptional qualities in everyday life.
Themes
excellence
virtue
human potential
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- leadership
- teaching
- personal growth
- community service
Key Concepts
character development
exceptionalism
Questions to Reflect On
- What ordinary quality can you amplify?
- How do you recognize greatness in daily actions?
A Different Perspective
Greatness can be fleeting without sustained effort.
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