Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some hire public relations officers.

Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some hire public relations officers.

So let his name through Europe ring!
A man of mean estate,
Who dies as firm as read more

So let his name through Europe ring!
A man of mean estate,
Who dies as firm as Sparta's king,
Because his soul was great.

No sadder proof can be given by a man of his own littleness than disbelief in great men.

No sadder proof can be given by a man of his own littleness than disbelief in great men.

Great and good are seldom the same man.

Great and good are seldom the same man.

Man is only truly great when he acts from the passions.

Man is only truly great when he acts from the passions.

Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks.

Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks.

Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion.

Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion.

Some people have greatness thrust upon them. Very few have excellence thrust upon them.

Some people have greatness thrust upon them. Very few have excellence thrust upon them.

Greatness consists in trying to be great. There is no other way.

Greatness consists in trying to be great. There is no other way.