“Quotes — Greatness And Ego”

Those who occupy their minds with small matters, generally become incapable of greatness. ― Francois de La Rochefoucauld (1613-1680)

The final proof of greatness lies in being able to endure criticism without resentment. ― Elbert Hubbard (1856-1915)

Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this notion: The potential for greatness lives within each of us. ― Wilma Rudolph (1940-1994)

To vilify a great man is the readiest way in which a little man can himself attain greatness. ― Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849)

Truth is handsomer than the affectation of love. Your goodness must have some edge to it, else it is none. ― Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)

Whenever I climb I am followed by a dog called 'Ego'. ― Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900)

Don't let your ego get too close to your position, so that if your position gets shot down, your ego doesn't go with it. ― Colin Powell

Every normal person, in fact, is only normal on the average. His ego approximates to that of the psychotic in some part or other and to a greater or lesser extent. ― Sigmund Freud (1856-1939)

The Ego is partly free. partly determined, and reaches fuller freedom by approaching the Individual who is most free: God. ― Muhammad Iqbal (1877-1938)