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When society has a need, it always seeks to fill that need. And when someone fills that need, society is impressed. It’s why people think that great men are the ones to take up the responsibility of leading the world. When you say "great man", however, it becomes an object, something to be used and not something to be led by.
You can lead people, but not objects. That’s why the greatest glory in living is rising every time we fall.
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