A great value of antiquity lies in the fact that its writings are the only ones that modern men still read with exactness. Jul 09, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
The search after the great men is the dream of youth, and the most serious occupation of manhood. Jul 09, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
There never was a truly great man that was not at the same time truly virtuous. Jul 09, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
It is a grand mistake to think of being great without goodness and I pronounce it as certain that there was never a truly great man that was not at the same time truly virtuous. Jul 09, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
Great men are they who see that spiritual is stronger than any material force - that thoughts rule the world. Jul 09, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
There have been many great men that have flattered the people who ne'er loved them. Jul 09, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
Instead of comparing our lot with that of those who are more fortunate than we are, we should compare it with the lot of the great majority of our fellow men. It then appears that we are among the privileged. Jul 09, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
Just as a man would not cherish living in a body other than his own, so do nations not like to live under other nations, however noble and great the latter may be. Jul 09, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
Man becomes great exactly in the degree in which he works for the welfare of his fellow-men. Jul 09, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
Every man is said to have his peculiar ambition. Whether it be true or not, I can say for one that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem. Jul 09, 2024 - Fabian Biese>