greatness Quotes

Never throughout history has a man who lived a life of ease left a name worth remembering.

There has never yet been a man in our history who led a life of ease whose name is worth remembering.

Great thoughts speak only to the thoughtful mind, but great actions speak to all mankind.

Perfect numbers like perfect men are very rare.

If you don't know how great this country is, I know someone who does; Russia.

Neil Armstrong was no Christopher Columbus. In most respects, he was better. Unlike the famous fifteenth century seafarer, Armstrong knew where he landed. He also spent his time in public service, not in jail, and his passing was marked by world-wide encomiums. He ended his days as a celebrated explorer rather than a royal inconvenience.

America's popular heroes have seldom been its great thinkers, and even less its scientists. The success of TV's 'Big Bang Theory,' which seems to give the lie to this claim, is more the exception that proves the rule.

There is no greatness where there is no simplicity, goodness and truth.

The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.

Never was anything great achieved without danger.