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Marcus Licinus Crassus1 quote
Those who aim at great deeds must also suffer greatly. — Marcus Licinus Crassus · 119Muhammad Ali1 quote
It's hard to be humble when you are as great as I am. — Muhammad Ali · 1974Stephen Spender1 quote
I think continually of those who were truly great... The names of those who in their lives fought for life,
Who wore at their hearts the fire's center.
Born of the sun they traveled a short while towards the sun,
And left the vivid air signed with their honor. — Stephen Spender · 1955The Babe1 quote
Let me tell you something kid. Everybody gets one chance to do something great. Most people never take the chance, either cause they're too scared, or they don't recognize it when it spits on their shoes. This is your big chance and you shouldn't let it go by. — The Babe · 1993William Shakespeare1 quote
But be not afraid of greatness.
Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon ‘em. — William Shakespeare · 1602