Arthur Conan Doyle Quotes

The chief proof of man's real greatness lies in his perception of his own smallness.

Arthur Conan Doyle

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• Greatness
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• The chief proof of man's real greatness lies in his perception of his own smallness.

  

  Arthur Conan Doyle
  • Perception
  • Greatness
  • Chief