Quote by John Ruskin

A great thing can only be done by a great person and they do it without effort.

A great thing can only be done by a great person and they do

Summary

This quote suggests that greatness is a inherent quality possessed by exceptional individuals. It implies that these individuals have unique abilities and traits that enable them to achieve remarkable things effortlessly. In other words, greatness is not something that can be obtained or learned, but rather something that is naturally inherent in extraordinary people.

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