He is great who is what he is from Nature, and who never reminds
us of others.

He is great who is what he is from Nature, and who never reminds
us of others.

Some people have greatness thrust upon them. Very few have excellence thrust upon them.

Some people have greatness thrust upon them. Very few have excellence thrust upon them.

Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks.

Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks.

Ajax the great . . .
Himself a host.

Ajax the great . . .
Himself a host.

Forget about likes and dislikes. They are of no consequence. Just do what must be done. This may not be read more

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.

Nature never sends a great man into the planet, without confiding
the secret to another soul.

Nature never sends a great man into the planet, without confiding
the secret to another soul.

Greatness consists in trying to be great. There is no other way.

Greatness consists in trying to be great. There is no other way.

Great abilities produce great vices as well as virtues.

Great abilities produce great vices as well as virtues.

No great deed is done
By falterers who ask for certainty.

No great deed is done
By falterers who ask for certainty.