Greatness lies, not in being strong, but in the right using of strength; and strength is not used rightly when it serves only to carry a man above his fellows for his own solitary glory. He is the greatest whose strength carries up the most hearts by the attraction of his own.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True greatness comes from using strength to uplift others rather than for personal glory.
- In plain terms
- Greatness is using strength to help others.
- What can you take from it?
- Use your strengths to lift others up.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you use your strengths?
- Does your leadership serve others?
Another view
Sometimes strong individuals must act alone for survival.
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