The True Measure of Greatness

The True Measure of Greatness

A young student once asked his old teacher, "Teacher,
what is the true measure of greatness?" The teacher
looked far away into the mountains and gave the
following reply:

"Some measure greatness in height and weight, but great
people are never so tall as when they stoop to talk to
a child or bend their knees to help a hurting friend.

Some measure greatness in physical strength, but great
people are never so strong as when they shoulder the
burden of the downtrodden stranger.

Some measure greatness in terms of financial gain, but
those who show generosity to their family and friends,
they are the ones who are truly rich.

Some measure greatness in applause and accolades, but
those who seek opportunity to serve in the quiet places
of the world, theirs is the higher reward.

Some measure greatness in commitment to achieving in
material ways, but those who spur others on to reach
their goals is great indeed.

Great people have vision and do not keep the truth to
themselves.

Great people have passion for life and are not ashamed
to show it.

Great people expect the best from others and give the
best of themselves.

Great people know how to work and how to play, how to
laugh and how to cry, how to give and how to receive,
how to love and how to be loved.

There are many people who are by the world called
great, but those who bear honor in their hearts, who
can, in the evening hours, lie upon their beds and
peacefully close their eyes, knowing that they have
done all that is within their power to live their lives
fully and fruitfully, those are truly great people."

- Randall S. Weeks

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