Quote by Henri Frederic Amiel

Great men are true men, the men in whom nature has succeeded. They are not extraordinary -- they are in the true order. It is the other species of men who are not what they ought to be.

Great men are true men, the men in whom nature has succeeded

Summary

This quote suggests that great men are not extraordinary or exceptional individuals. Instead, they are the ones who have aligned themselves with their true nature and essence. These men are living up to their full potential and fulfilling their intended purpose. In contrast, the quote implies that it is the rest of humanity who are not living as they should, deviating from their true selves.

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Greatness & Great Things

By Henri Frederic Amiel

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