Quote by Cavett Robert

If we study the lives of great men and women carefully and unemotionally we find that, invariably, greatness was developed, tested and revealed through the darker periods of their lives. One of the largest tributaries of the RIVER OF GREATNESS is always the STREAM OF ADVERSITY.

If we study the lives of great men and women carefully and u

Summary

This quote highlights the common realization that greatness is often shaped and demonstrated during challenging times. By examining the lives of remarkable individuals with a clear and unbiased perspective, we observe a consistent pattern of greatness emerging from periods of hardship. The metaphor of a river and a stream implies that adversity is a significant and influential force that contributes to the overall journey towards greatness. It suggests that without the tributary of adversity, the river of greatness may not flow as powerfully or purposefully.

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