The measure of a country's greatness is its ability to retain compassion in times of crisis.

—Wilfred A. Peterson

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Do not trust people. They are capable of greatness.

—Stewart L. Udall

There are some men who lift the age they inhabit, till all men walk on higher ground in that lifetime.

—Winston Churchill

I don't confuse greatness with perfection. To be great anyhow is the higher achievement.

—Maxwell Anderson

By constant self-discipline and self-control you can develop greatness of character.

—Lois McMaster Bujold

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There be three things which make a nation great and prosperous: a fertile soil, busy workshops, easy conveyance for men and goods from place to place.

—Grenville Kleiser

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11 Jul 2015 Added