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I sincerely believe that there is greatness in each and every one of us. 

That being said, true greatness is best exemplified through thoughtful actions and words and I find, there is usually a certain "je ne sais quoi" (french for "I don't know what it is") that separates those who are simply good, from those who radiate greatness!

Below is a collection of thoughts and quotations that will inspire the excellence in all of us.

Greatness Quotes 1 - 14 out of 14

"To be great is to be misunderstood."- Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Whoever renders service to many puts himself in line for greatness--great wealth, great return, great satisfaction, great reputation, and great joy."- Jim Rohn

"The price of greatness is responsibility."- Winston Churchill

"Believe that you possess a basic goodness, which is the foundation for the greatness you can ultimately achieve."- Les Brown

"Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them."- William Shakespeare

"Greatness occurs when your children love you, when your critics respect you, and when you have peace of mind."- Quincy Jones

"There is no greatness without a passion to be great, whether it's the aspiration of an athlete or an artist, a scientist, a parent, or a business person."- Quincy Jones

"Forget about likes and dislikes. They are of no consequence. Just do what must be done. This may not be happiness, but it is greatness."- George Bernard Shaw

"If a man has any greatness in him, it comes to light, not in one flamboyant hour, but in the ledger of his daily work."- Beryl Markham

More Great Quotes about Greatness



"There is as much greatness of mind in acknowledging a good turn, as in doing it."- Seneca

"If any man seeks for greatness, let him forget greatness and ask for truth, and he will find both."- Horace Mann

"Man is only truly great when he acts from his passions."- Benjamin Disraeli

"He is greatest whose strength carries up the most hearts by the attraction of his own."- Henry Ward Beecher

"It's not what you take but what you leave behind that defines greatness."- Edward Gardner


May I also suggest that you check out The Greatness Guide: Powerful Secrets for Getting to World Class by Robin Sharma.I read it recently and wow! What a perfect read to compliment your library.I absolutely loved the simple principles and concepts that were explored and quite frankly, I couldn't put it down!





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This Page was last updated on: October 21, 2008 @ 10:24 pm EST


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