Humans have the capacity for greatness

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One of these things is the capacity for greatness in man his capacity for being often the master of the event and sometimes even more the changer of the course of history itself. This capacity for greatness is a very precious gift, and we are under a danger in our day of stifling it.

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Humans have the capacity for greatness—to shape events and even change history—and this precious gift is in danger of being stifled.

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Inspirational

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under a minute · 54 words

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Responsibility History Greatness Potential

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