Greatness lies in the Simplicity

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Sooner or Later a man who wins is who thinks he can.
No Defeat if final until you stop Trying!
You only control your action and not the results. So be not motivated by results, nor be attached to inaction.

See how simple and great are the above lines. It is true that Greatness lies in the Simplicity. To become great we shall not look at the great achievements or results attained by the Great people but shall look at the path they followed to become Great.
So if we make up our mind to do good to this world by our words and deeds, then by consistently following this good path, sure on one day we would become Great.
An Indian passionate about Science, Technology, Leadership and Philosophy

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sravani said…
Very good statement.
Apr 28, 2011, 3:41:00 PM
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