Greatness Quotes

The greatness of Marciano in the ring was defined by the way he prepared for a fight, his ability to punch and take a punch.

The stronger must dominate and not blend with the weaker, thus sacrificing his own greatness.

You can't shy away from your greatness just because you're afraid you're not great enough

You cannot raise a man up by calling him down.

He should sweep streets so well that all the host of heaven and earth will pause to say, 'Here lives a great street-sweeper who did his job well'

The act of facing overwhelming odds produces greatness and beauty.

All the big words -virtue, justice, truth, ...- are dwarfed by the greatness of kindness

A person does not show his actions to the creation except due to his ignorance of the Greatness of the Creator.

Thus I urge you to go onto your greatness if you believe it is in you. Think deeply and separate what you wish from what you are prepared to do.

Nothing is more simple than greatness; indeed, to be simple is to be great.

You know, quarterbacks, I think greatness in quarterbacks is taking what you've got, whether it's a great team, a good team, or a struggling team and make them better.

Love without laughter can be grim and oppressive. Laughter without love can be derisive and venomous. Together they make for greatness of spirit.

Success is all about consistency around the fundamentals.

No, the thing that makes for greatness is determination, persisting in the right direction over the long haul, following your dream, staying at the task.

Every human has a seed of greatness buried in a gift needed by the world.

True greatness depends on total wisdom. The real lesson is to learn to love.

We all carry the seeds of greatness within us, but we need an image as a point of focus in order that they may sprout.

The greatness of America lies not in being more enlightened than any other nation, but rather in her ability to repair her faults.

The fate of America cannot depend on any one man. The greatness of America is grounded in principles and not on any single personality.

Greatness in the kingdom of God is measured in terms of obedience.

Take things as they are. Punch when you have to punch. Kick when you have to kick.

Every great man is unique.

Greatness is not born from one success. Greatness is born from persevering through the countless failed attempts that preceded.

I never learned how to tune a harp, or play upon a lute; but I know how to raise a small and obscure city to glory and greatness...whereto all kindreds of the earth will pilgrim.

True greatness merely refuses to change in the face of bad actions against one—and a truly great person loves his fellows because he understands them.

Get a look at greatness!

True greatness consists in the use of a powerful understanding to enlighten oneself and others.

Should we not be moved rather than chilled by the knowledge that he might have attained his greatness only through his frailties?

If you're gifted enough, nappy hair, gap teeth, acne face - I don't care what it is, greatness will shine through anything!

Words are plentiful; deeds are precious.

As for famous men who were not artists, I am beginning to be tired of them. Those poor little scoundrels who are called great men fill me with nothing but overwhelming horror.

Great men have all been formed either before academies or independent of them.

You need not fear the greatness or number of your sins.

Every life is worthy and every life is capable of greatness. We have an obligation to make sure that opportunity for greatness is there.

Greatness comes through serving. The more you serve, the greater you become

The true greatness of nations is in those qualities which constitute the greatness of the individual.

The greatness of our God lies in the fact that [He] is both tough minded and tender hearted.

Those who occupy their minds with small matters, generally become incapable of greatness.

To achieve greatness one should live as if they will never die.

The human rainbow had been mutilated by machismo, racism, militarism and a lot of other isms, who have been terribly killing our greatness, our possible greatness, our possible beauty.

Never assume greatness is for someone else. Imagine every day that you too can do great things. Have the courage to take the challenge, make the mistakes, and move forward.

For every person seeking greatness, there are hundreds more charged with safeguarding mediocrity. If you want to be wealthy, stop taking financial advice from broke people.

To really achieve any level of greatness, you have to be willing to say yes no matter who says no, and to say no no matter who says yes.

I truly believe greatness is in all of us. Don’t let anyone talk us out of our truth.

Leave greatness to others. Become so small that no one can see you. This conviction results from growing devotion to the supreme reality.

Greatness is a zigzag streak of lightning in the brain.

All great scientists have, in a certain sense, been great artists; the man with no imagination may collect facts, but he cannot make great discoveries.

Part of the Disney success is our ability to create a believable world of dreams that appeals to all age groups. The kind of entertainment we create is meant to appeal to every member of the family.

Greatness is not manifested by unlimited pragmatism, which places such a high premium on the end justifying any means and any methods

Adversity is preparation for greatness.