Quote by Samuel Johnson

No one ever became great by imitation.

No one ever became great by imitation.

Summary

This quote suggests that true greatness is not achieved by imitating others. It implies that the path to greatness lies in originality, creativity, and innovation. To become great, one must go beyond mimicking others and instead develop their unique qualities and abilities. By charting their own course and daring to be different, individuals have the potential to achieve greatness and leave a lasting impact on the world.

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Greatness & Great Things

By Samuel Johnson

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