Greatness Quotes

So how can a leader become great if they lack the natural characteristics necessary to lead? The answer is simple: a good leader builds a great team that counterbalances their weaknesses.

This I must fight against: any idea, religion, or government which limits or destroys the individual.

I have seen the moment of my greatness flicker, and I have seen the eternal Footman hold my coat, and snicker, and in short, I was afraid.

Unless you’re willing to look a little foolish, forget the possibility of becoming great.

The greatest of all miracles is to be alive.

The great secret of the successful fool is that he’s no fool at all.

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

It was very much about performances, the whole ensemble thing was just great – everybody working together. Sometimes it didn’t feel like a film set. It wasn’t technically driven, it was very, very enjoyable.

The great obstacle to progress is prejudice.

Philosophy, from the earliest times, has made greater claims, and achieved fewer results, than any other branch of learning.