Great men are never sufficiently shown but in struggles.
EDMUND BURKE
EDMUND BURKE
Edmund Burke on greatness
Edmund Burke107 quotes“Great men are never sufficiently shown but in struggles.”
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Sophie AliaSophie Alia Eternity is vague. Let me fill in the blanks with you.
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Be a dreamer. Have a sense of greatness. It has been said that if you can dream it, you can do it. And I believe that. Before your dream can become a reality, you have to see it in your own mind; see its fulfillment, whatever it may be.
Mary Kay AshMary Kay Ash The tradition that I come from has a great influence on Karnataka. Not just politically – it’s also my social and moral responsibility to draw citizens facing bad governance and lawlessness to a leadership that is capable of delivering good governance and development.
Yogi AdityanathYogi Adityanath Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.
John D. RockefellerJohn D. Rockefeller Don’t expect wisdom to come into your life like great chunks of rock on a conveyor belt. Wisdom comes privately from God as a byproduct of right decisions, godly reactions, and the application of spiritual principles to daily circumstances.
Charles R. SwindollCharles R. Swindoll Even the smallest achievements pave a way to great success.
Mary Kay AshMary Kay Ash War and courage have done more great things than charity. Not your sympathy, but your bravery has saved the unfotunate.
ZoroasterZoroaster Our dreams have to be bigger. Our ambitions higher. Our commitment deeper. And our efforts greater. This is my dream for Reliance and for India.
Dhirubhai AmbaniDhirubhai Ambani I would sooner fail than not be among the greatest.
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