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Classical antiquity1 quote
Those who aim at great deeds must also suffer greatly. — Marcus Licinus Crassus · 119
The Renaissance1 quote
But be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon ‘em. — William Shakespeare · 1602