Fundamentalism of any kind, be it religious, atheistic, political or educational, is the greatest threat to human excellence – it is a threat to progress – it is a threat to greatness.

The only measure of greatness is your indefatigable spirit to serve.

If poverty defines greatness, then become the poorest person on earth, in terms of weakness and bigotry. And if wealth defines glory, then become the wealthiest person on earth, in terms of courage, confidence and reasoning.

Rise to become human again, my friend. Become the human, that talks human, acts human and lives human.

In order to attain extraordinary greatness, first you need to be drowned in the deepest fathoms of helplessness, misery and heartache.

It takes a conscious practice of reason to recognize greatness in the making and shallowness in the limelight.

Those who call you mad will one day worship you,For no great achievement is possible without madness.

The more power we gain to influence the lives of others, the more humble we must become, or else, our downfall is ensured.

Greatness lies not in ruling a people, it lies in being the cause of happiness in their lives.