However glorious an action in itself, it ought not to pass for great if it be not the effect of wisdom and intention.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
In great deeds something abides.
Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside them was superior to circumstance.
To be doing good deeds is man's most glorious task.
There is as much greatness of mind in acknowledging a good turn, as in doing it.
The mark of a good action is that it appears inevitable in retrospect.
Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks.
So many people have this idea: I want to achieve something great or be somebody great. And they neglect the step that leads to greatness. They don't honor this step at this moment because they have this idea of some future moment where they are going to be great.
Great thoughts speak only to the thoughtful mind, but great actions speak to all mankind.
Great acts are made up of small deeds.
A great thing can only be done by a great person; and they do it without effort.