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Saint Augustine

Do you wish to be great? Then begin by being. Do you desire to construct a vast and lofty fabric? Think first about the foundations of humility. The higher your structure is to be, the deeper must be its foundation.

Saint Augustine

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To achieve true greatness, you must start by simply existing and being present in a humble way. If you want to build something impressive or important, you need to first establish a strong base of humility, because the more ambitious your goal, the more essential a solid foundation becomes.

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