Great Quotes

The histories which we have of the great tragedy give no idea of the general wretchedness, the squalid misery, which entered into every individual life in the region given up to the war. Where the armies camped the destruction was absolute.

One sees great things from the valley; only small things from the peak.

All the great things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope.

To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.

Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

Harmony makes small things grow, lack of it makes great things decay.

There is a woman at the begining of all great things.

All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small.

All men who have achieved great things have been great dreamers.

I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game.

Believe deep down in your heart that you're destined to do great things.

Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.

It is not by muscle, speed, or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, force of character, and judgment.

Great things are not accomplished by those who yield to trends and fads and popular opinion.

There is a kind of elevation which does not depend on fortune; it is a certain air which distinguishes us, and seems to destine us for great things; it is a price which we imperceptibly set upon ourselves.

All who have accomplished great things have had a great aim, have fixed their gaze on a goal which was high, one which sometimes seemed impossible.

If thou art a man, admire those who attempt great things, even though they fail.

Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.

Silence is the element in which great things fashion themselves together.

Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things.

To achieve great things, two things are needed; a plan, and not quite enough time.

Great things happen in small places. Jesus was born in Bethlehem. Jesse Jackson was born in Greenville.

One of the great things about young people is that they do question, that they do care deeply about justice, and they they have open minds.

I am blessed to have so many great things in my life - family, friends and God. All will be in my thoughts daily.

Great things are done when men and mountains meet.

I knew I was a winner back in the late sixties. I knew I was destined for great things. People will say that kind of thinking is totally immodest. I agree. Modesty is not a word that applies to me in any way - I hope it never will.

You need a little bit of insanity to do great things.

I think politicians get hamstrung by the nature of politics when the private sector can really do great things.

I want to stay in the moment and enjoy the great things that are happening.

Unless you choose to do great things with it, it makes no difference how much you are rewarded, or how much power you have.