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No one who has come to true greatness has not felt in some degree that his life belongs to the people, and what God has
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"No one who has come to true greatness has not felt in some degree that his life belongs to the people, and what God has given them he gives it for mankind"

- Phillips Brooks

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This quote by Phillips Brooks speaks to the idea that those who have actually achieved achievement have a sense of obligation to use their presents for the benefit of others. It recommends that those who have actually accomplished success acknowledge that their success is not only for their own advantage, however for the advantage of all mankind. It implies that those who have accomplished achievement have a sense of duty to use their presents to help others, and that they comprehend that what God has actually given them is suggested to be shared with the world. This quote motivates us to use our talents and abilities to assist others, and to recognize that our success is not only for our own benefit, but for the benefit of all mankind.

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Phillips Brooks This quote is written / told by Phillips Brooks between December 13, 1835 and January 23, 1893. He was a famous Clergyman from USA. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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