#greatness

We feel unsatisfied until we know ourselves akin even with that greatness which made the spots on which it rested hallowed; and until, by our own lives, and by converse with the thoughts they have bequeathed us, we feel that union and relationship of the spirit which we seek. ↗

— Jones Very

#bequeathed #converse #even #feel #greatness

As machines become more and more efficient and perfect, so it will become clear that imperfection is the greatness of man. ↗

— Ernst Fischer

#clear #efficient #greatness #imperfection #machines

Do not trust people. They are capable of greatness. ↗

— Stanislaw Lem

#capable #greatness #people #trust

The essence of greatness is neglect of the self. ↗

— James Anthony Froude

#greatness #neglect #self

President Reagan is now at rest. We mourn his passing, but we are grateful for the gifts he gave us: a safer world, strong economic base, and a renewed belief in America's greatness. ↗

— Elton Gallegly

#base #belief #economic #gave #gifts

There is something mean in human nature that prefers to think evil, that gives a willing ear and a ready welcome to calumny, a sort of jealousy of goodness and greatness and things of good report. ↗

— Richard Le Gallienne

#ear #evil #gives #good #goodness

The Black skin is not a badge of shame, but rather a glorious symbol of national greatness. ↗

— Marcus Garvey

#black #glorious #greatness #national #rather

I want things to be the best they can be. I want greatness. ↗

— Demi Moore

#greatness #i #things #want

I am a huge admirer of Franklin Roosevelt's, and I believe social security has done untold good in alleviating the once-widespread issue of poverty among the elderly. FDR believed in the greatness and generosity of Americans - but he was also a cold-blooded politician. ↗

— Jon Meacham

#alleviating #also #am #among #believe

No, our greatness does not come from our government. ↗

— Sonny Perdue

#does #government #greatness #our