Quote by Margot Asquith

There are big men, men of intellect, intellectual men, men of talent and men of action; but the great man is difficult to find, and it needs --apart from discernment --a certain greatness to find him.

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Summary

This quote suggests that while there may be many individuals who possess qualities like physical strength, intelligence, talent, or the ability to take action, finding a truly great person is rare. It implies that recognizing greatness requires not only discernment but also a certain level of greatness within oneself. In other words, it suggests that only someone with exceptional qualities can truly appreciate and identify greatness in others.

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Genius

By Margot Asquith

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