The great thing in the world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving.

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

Suffering becomes beautiful when anyone bears great calamities with cheerfulness, not through insensibility but through greatness of mind.

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

Character may be manifested in the great moments, but it is made in the small ones.

Bitter experience has taught us how fundamental our values are and how great the mission they represent.

The greatest way to live with honor in this world is to be what we pretend to be.

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

My success was not based so much on any great intelligence but on great common sense.

Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.