great man quotes

Beware of endeavoring to become a great man in a hurry. One such attempt in ten thousand may succeed. These are fearful odds.

No great man ever complains of want of opportunity.

The first test of a truly great man is his humility. By humility I don’t mean doubt of his powers or hesitation in speaking his opinion, but merely an understanding of the relationship of what he can say and what he can do.

Sadat was a great and good man, and his most bitter and dangerous enemies were people who were obsessed with hatred for his peaceful goals.

I believe the first test of a truly great man is in his humility.

A great man is always willing to be little.

To vilify a great man is the readiest way in which a little man can himself attain greatness.

The bravest sight in the world is to see a great man struggling against adversity.

There never was a truly great man that was not at the same time truly virtuous.