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“In all the world there is nothing so remarkable as a great man, nothing so rare, nothing which so well repays study.”

Men World Wells Study Greatness Great Men Remarkable

Book:The Collected Works of Theodore Parker: Discourses of theology

Source: The Collected Works of Theodore Parker: Discourses of theology

“One who aspires to greatness should read and study, pursuing the True Way with such a firm resolve that he is perfectly straightforward and open, rises above the superficialities of conventional behavior, and refuses to be satisfied with the petty or commonplace.”

Way Should Study Greatness Behavior Refuse Satisfied Firm Resolve Conventional Aspire Petty Rise Above Commonplace Straightforward Superficiality

Author:Yoshida Shoin

“Rare is the book that can actually transform us into better, more fulfilled people. Having combed through the research and documented case studies all over the world, Kristof and WuDunn present the clearest view I have ever seen of the human soul. A Path Appears tells us whether we are intrinsically good, why specific ways we parent our newborns help predict their chances for success, and how we can live lives of greater significance. This book, full of rich and riveting true stories, reminds us that human greatness is all around us, and even within us, if we dare to look.”

“Among the many acts of gratitude we owe to God, it may be accounted one to study and contemplate the perfections and beauties of His work of creation. Every new discovery must necessarily raise in us a fresh sense of the greatness, wisdom, and power of God.”

May Study Creation Greatness Gratitude Discovery Perfection Raises Contemplating Power Of God New Discoveries

Author:Jonathan Edwards

“Isn't it a pleasure to study and practice what you have learned? Isn't it also great when friends visit from distant places? If one remains not annoyed when he is not understood by people around him, isn't he a sage?”

Ifs Pleasure Practice Study Greatness Remains Sage Annoyed

Author:Confucius

“The genius of a composer is found in the notes of his music; but analyzing the notes will not reveal his genius. The poet's greatness is contained in his words; yet the study of his words will not disclose his inspiration. God reveals himself in creation; but scrutinize creation as minutely as you wish, you will not find God, any more than you will find the soul through careful examination of your body.”

Soul Body Inspiration Found Wish Study Creation Greatness Poet Genius Notes Careful Your Body Composer Examination Wish You Analyzing Scrutinize

Author:Anthony de Mello

“The reason that fiction is more interesting than any other form of literature, to those who really like to study people, is that in fiction the author can really tell the truth without humiliating himself.”

People Inspirational Writing Reason Truth Form Literature Interesting Fiction Study Greatness Telling The Truth Fiction Writing Humiliating

Author:Jim Rohn

“Man is the being, among whom only a small minority of the elite ones, find the Greatness of Glorious God, from the study of things and therefrom acquire perfect faith. But the same tool has become the means of deviation for the rest of them.”

Men Mean Soul Perfect Study Greatness Tools Glorious Acquire Minorities Elites Deviation

Author:Muhammad Atta-ullah Faizani

“Every study of high achieving men and women proves that greatness in life is only possible when you become outstanding at your chosen field.”

Men Life Is Study Achieve Fields Greatness Discipline Prove Men And Women Chosen Self Discipline Outstanding

Author:Brian Tracy

“The main duty of the historian of mathematics, as well as his fondest privilege, is to explain the humanity of mathematics, to illustrate its greatness, beauty and dignity, and to describe how the incessant efforts and accumulated genius of many generations have built up that magnificent monument, the object of our most legitimate pride as men, and of our wonder, humility and thankfulness, as individuals. The study of the history of mathematics will not make better mathematicians but gentler ones, it will enrich their minds, mellow their hearts, and bring out their finer qualities.”

Source: The study of the history of mathematics and the study of the history of science

“The superior man honors his virtuous nature, and maintains constant inquiry and study, seeking to carry it out to its breadth and greatness, so as to omit none of the more exquisite and minute points which it embraces, and to raise it to its greatest height and brilliancy.”

Men Study Minutes Greatness Honor Raises Embrace Constant Seeking Superiors Height Virtuous Inquiry Exquisite Breadth Superior Man

Book:Delphi Collected Works of Confucius - Four Books and Five Classics of Confucianism (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Collected Works of Confucius - Four Books and Five Classics of Confucianism (Illustrated)