Some people have greatness thrust upon them. Very few have excellence thrust upon them.

Some people strengthen the society just by being the kind of people they are.

Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.

Some people have greatness thrust upon them. Very few have excellence thrust upon them.

America's greatness has been the greatness of a free people who shared certain moral commitments. Freedom without moral commitment is aimless and promptly self-destructive.

Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected.