Quote by Orison Swett Marden

Great men are but common men more fully developed and ripened.

Great men are but common men more fully developed and ripene

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This quote suggests that great men, those who are admired or successful, are essentially ordinary individuals who have undergone significant personal growth and maturation. It implies that greatness is not something innate or exclusive to a select few, but rather a result of the comprehensive development and fulfillment of human potential. It emphasizes the idea that anyone has the potential to become great, given the right circumstances, opportunities for growth, and dedication to personal development.

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