Thomas À Kempis.
The most useful is the greatest. Theodore Parker.
Great names stand not alone for great deeds. Henry Giles.
He who does the most good is the greatest. Bishop Jartin.
He only is great at heart who floods the world with a great affection. Roswell D. Hitchcock.
As the stars are the glory of the sky, so great men are the glory of their country; yea, of the whole earth. Heine.
Greatness is nothing unless it is lasting. Napoleon.
On eagle’s wings immortal scandals fly. Stephen Harvey.
To reproach is a concomitant to greatness, as satire and invectives were an essential part of a Roman triumph.
Joseph Addison.