Quote by Thomas Carlyle

There needs not a great soul to make a hero; there needs a god-created soul which will be true to its origin; that will be a great soul!

There needs not a great soul to make a hero; there needs a g

Summary

This quote suggests that greatness and heroism do not solely depend on the size or strength of one's soul, but rather on its connection to a higher power. It implies that a soul created by a divine force, one that remains faithful to its true nature and purpose, is what determines a person's greatness. In this context, a great soul is synonymous with someone who embodies their inherent qualities and lives in alignment with their spiritual origins.

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