Greatness Quotes
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The greatest man is he who chooses right with the most invincible resolution; who resists to sorest temptation from within and without; who bears the heaviest burdens cheerfully; who is calmest in storms, and most fearless under menaces and frowns; whose reliance on truth, on virtue, and on God is most unfaltering.
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Kindness is the evidence of greatness. If anyone is glad that you are here, then you have not lived in vain.
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There's very little greatness in this world, but in the crucible of quality there's a special corner reserved for Van Halen.
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Your greatness is measured by your kindness.
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Perhaps in our presence, the most heroic deed on earth is done in some silent spirit, the loftiest purpose cherished, the most generous sacrifice made, and we do not suspect it. I believe this greatness to be most common among the multitude, whose names are never heard.
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I think there are more religious overtones in music because these artists want to be connected to greatness. What is greater or higher than God himself?
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If you want the secondary greatness of recognized talent, focus first on primary greatness of character.
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Every subject's duty is the King's; but every subject's soul is his own. Therefore, should every soldier in the wars do as every sick man in his bed, wash every mote out of his conscience; and dying so, death is to him advantage; or not dying, the time was blessedly lost wherein such preparation was gained; and in him that escapes, it were no sin to think that, making God so free an offer, He let him outlive the day to see His greatness and to teach others how they should prepare.
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Believe in your own potential for greatness.
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Satisfaction may be the goal of the common man, but it is the enemy of greatness.
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Every study of high achieving men and women proves that greatness in life is only possible when you become outstanding at your chosen field.
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The great man is he who does not lose his child's heart.
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Of all parts of wisdom, the practice is the best. Socrates was esteemed the wisest man of his time because he turned his acquired knowledge into morality, and aimed at goodness more than greatness.
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Tap into that one fear that drives greatness - the fear of regret.
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Disappointment and adversity can be catalysts for greatness. There's something particularly exciting about being the hunter, as opposed to the hunted. And that can make for powerful energy.
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The magnitude of the punishment matches the magnitude of the sin. Now a sin that is against God is infinite; the higher the person against whom it is committed, the graver the sin-it is more criminal to strike a head of state than a private citizen-and God is of infinite greatness. Therefore an infinite punishment is deserved for a sin committed against Him.
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It's not what you take but what you leave behind that defines greatness.
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Having a story is what people connect with, but the story alone doesn't allow you to achieve greatness and results. It's the day-to-day consistency of providing value to your audience.
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As machines become more and more efficient and perfect, so it will become clear that imperfection is the greatness of man.
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Humility is not self deprecating, rather it is the quiet internal confidence allowing you to accept things as they are, especially yourself; that epiphany opens the way to personal greatness.
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The greatness of being an artist is the kind of ridiculous guffaw you can have at one's own misery. 'That was miserable! Now how can I write about it?'
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No act terminating in itself constitutes greatness.
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It is the sign of a great mind to dislike greatness, and to prefer things in measure to things in excess.
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Greatness comes with discipline.
