a great man is gone. Tall as the truth was who; and wore his : life like a : sky.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A great man has died; he was as vast and transparent as the sky.
- In plain terms
- The great man is gone, standing as tall and true as the sky.
- What can you take from it?
- Greatness is defined by truth and openness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a life great?
- How do you want to be remembered?
Another view
Not every great man lives as openly as the sky.
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