Famous quote by Henry Ellis

Mobile Desktop
It is only the great men who are truly obscene. If they had not dared to be obscene, they could never have dared to be g
Like

"It is only the great men who are truly obscene. If they had not dared to be obscene, they could never have dared to be great"

- Henry Ellis

About this Quote

This quote by Henry Ellis recommends that achievement is frequently achieved through taking risks and pressing borders. It suggests that those who are truly terrific are not afraid to be "obscene" or to challenge the status quo. This might mean taking a stand versus injustice, speaking out against overbearing systems, or simply being bold and daring in their actions. It suggests that greatness is not achieved through playing it safe, however rather by taking dangers and pushing limits. It indicates that those who are genuinely excellent are not afraid to be "profane" or to challenge the status quo. This quote encourages us to be brave and to take threats in order to achieve achievement. It reminds us that greatness is not accomplished through playing it safe, however rather by taking threats and pressing limits. It is a tip that achievement is typically accomplished through taking threats and pressing borders, which those who are really fantastic are not afraid to be "obscene" or to challenge the status quo.

About the Author

Henry Ellis This quote is written / told by Henry Ellis between July 24, 1861 and October 3, 1939. He was a famous Psychologist from United Kingdom. The author also have 32 other quotes.

Go to author profile

Similar Quotes

Small: It is a useless life that is not consecrated to a great ideal. It is like a stone wasted on the field without
Jose Rizal
"It is a useless life that is not consecrated to a great ideal. It is like a stone wasted on the field without becoming a part of any edifice"
Jose Rizal, Writer
Small: I said when I came into office that I dont want to be a great leader I want to be a good democrat - Jose Luis
Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero
"I said when I came into office that I don't want to be a great leader; I want to be a good democrat"
Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, Politician
Small: Do not say a little in many words but a great deal in a few - Pythagoras
Pythagoras
"Do not say a little in many words but a great deal in a few"
Pythagoras, Mathematician
Small: Behind every great fortune lies a great crime - Honore de Balzac
Honore de Balzac
"Behind every great fortune lies a great crime"
Honore de Balzac, Novelist
Small: Great effort from great motives is the best definition of a happy life - William Ellery Channing
William Ellery Channing
"Great effort from great motives is the best definition of a happy life"
William Ellery Channing, Writer
Small: Now that the House of Commons is trying to become useful, it does a great deal of harm - Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde
"Now that the House of Commons is trying to become useful, it does a great deal of harm"
Oscar Wilde, Dramatist
Small: The moment you think you understand a great work of art, its dead for you - Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde
"The moment you think you understand a great work of art, it's dead for you"
Oscar Wilde, Dramatist
Small: As your faith is strengthened you will find that there is no longer the need to have a sense of control, that
"As your faith is strengthened you will find that there is no longer the need to have a sense of control, that things will flow as they will, and that you will flow with them, to your great delight and benefit"
Emmanuel Teney, Author
Small: Seek the lofty by reading, hearing and seeing great work at some moment every day - Thornton Wilder
Thornton Wilder
"Seek the lofty by reading, hearing and seeing great work at some moment every day"
Thornton Wilder, Writer
Small: Hes by best friend and the father of my children. Hes a great ex - Sarah Ferguson
"He's by best friend and the father of my children. He's a great ex"
Sarah Ferguson, Author