Quote by Johann von Goethe

What chance gathers she easily scatters. A great person attracts great people and knows how to hold them together.

What chance gathers she easily scatters. A great person attr

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This quote suggests that an individual who possesses greatness has the ability to effortlessly bring people together, while also having the power to disperse them just as easily. This person's magnetic personality and admirable qualities attract other remarkable individuals towards them, forming a circle of exceptional people. Additionally, the quote emphasizes that a great person knows how to maintain this collective, fostering unity and cohesion within the group.

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