“Those who intend on becoming great should love neither themselves or their own things, but only what is just, whether it happens to be done by themselves or others.” LoveShouldDoneHappensGreatnessBecomingPlatoBecoming Great Author:Plato
“Privatizing Social Security doesn't make sense, and it's out of step with the fundamental value of ensuring that after a life spent working hard and contributing to the greatness of our nation, every American should have a secure retirement.” ShouldHardValuesNationsSocialWorkStepsSecurityGreatnessShould HaveFundamentalsSecureMake SenseRetirementSocial SecurityContributing Author:Debbie Stabenow
“Have you ever thought of yourself as a junior angel crowned with glory and honor? Every one of our Father in Heaven's children is great in His sight. If the Lord sees greatness in you, how then should you see yourself?” IfsShouldChildrenFatherHeavenLordGreatnessHonorGloryAngelSightOur FatherJuniorsFather In HeavenGlory And Honor Author:L. Tom Perry
“The decline of Rome was the natural and inevitable effect of immoderate greatness. Prosperity ripened the principle of decay; the cause of the destruction multiplied with the extent of conquest; and, as soon as time or accident and removed the artificial supports, the stupendous fabric yielded to the pressure of its own weight. The story of the ruin is simple and obvious: and instead of inquiring why the Roman Empire was destroyed we should rather be surprised that it has subsisted for so long.” ShouldLongStoriesCausesNaturalSimplePrinciplesSupportEffectsGreatnessDestructionWeightPressureProsperityObviousAccidentsDestroyedRuinsInevitableEmpiresRomeArtificialDeclineDecayFabricConquestRoman EmpireInquiring Book:The History of the Decline & Fall of the Roman Empire Source: The History of the Decline & Fall of the Roman Empire
“To be hopeful in bad times is based on the fact that human history is not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness. If we see only the worst, it destroys our capacity to do something. If we remember those times and places where people have behaved magnificently, this gives us the energy to act. And if we do act, in however small a way, we don't have to wait for some grand Utopian future. The future is an infinite succession of presents, and to live now as we think human beings should live, in defiance of all that is bad around us, is itself a marvelous victory.” PeopleIfsThinkingWayGivingShouldHumansFactsPastRememberHopeEnergyWaitingHuman BeingsCompassionKindnessHistorySacrificeWorstGreatnessVictoryFutureCapacityInfiniteCrueltyHopefulGood TimesOur FutureMarvelousHuman BehaviorHuman HistoryMy FutureSuccessionDefianceBad TimesUtopianPast Present FutureHope For The FutureBright FutureGreat InspirationalHopeful Future Author:Howard Zinn
“No matter who you are, no matter what greatness you've achieved in your life or what gifts you've given to the rest of humanity, if you criticize Israel, you must expect to become persona non grata. You should expect an utter onslaught of attacks.” IfsShouldMatterHumanityGivenGreatnessNo Matter WhatWho You AreIsraelLibertarianCriticizePersona Author:Susan Abulhawa
“Indeed, the real question is not, "Why greatness?" but "What work makes you feel compelled to try to create greatness?" if you have to ask the question, "Why should we try to make it great? Isn't success enough?" then you're probably int he wrong line of work.” IfsFeelsShouldTryingRealEnoughAsksLinesBusinessGreatnessCompelledReal QuestionsGood To Great Author:James C. Collins
“I feel this way about it. World trade means world peace and consequently the World Trade Center buildings in New York ... had a bigger purpose than just to provide room for tenants. The World Trade Center is a living symbol of man's dedication to world peace ... beyond the compelling need to make this a monument to world peace, the World Trade Center should, because of its importance, become a representation of man's belief in humanity, his need for individual dignity, his beliefs in the cooperation of men, and through cooperation, his ability to find greatness.” MenWorldWayNeedsFeelsShouldMeanPurposeHumanityIndividualBeliefAbilityRoomsNew YorkGreatnessBuildingDignityImportanceBiggerTradeSymbolsCooperationDedicationCompellingRepresentationMonumentWorld TradeWorld Trade CenterTenants Author:Minoru Yamasaki