Some people have greatness thrust upon them. Very few have excellence thrust upon them.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.
Some have greatness thrust upon them, but not lately.
All human excellence is but comparative. There may be persons who excel us, as much as we fancy we excel the meanest.
Many have had their greatness made for them by their enemies.
Those who attain any excellence, commonly spend life in one pursuit; for excellence is not often gained upon easier terms.
Excellence can be as strong a uniting force as solid vision.
Great people have great egos; maybe that's what makes them great.
In many ways, we all have extraordinary circumstances thrust upon us in life, and it's up to us to do the best with them.
It is not by muscle, speed, or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, force of character, and judgment.
Greatness lies, not in being strong, but in the right using of strength; and strength is not used rightly when it serves only to carry a man above his fellows for his own solitary glory. He is the greatest whose strength carries up the most hearts by the attraction of his own.
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