Formula for Greatness

Monday, June 8, 2009

Formula for Greatness

I spoke with a friend about what makes men/women great and what special formula differentiates the great from the mass of humanity.

This is it:

5 comments:

darlin said...: A very humble approach to life, humble yet dignified.; June 8, 2009 at 12:12 PM
Az said...: I need this formula :); June 8, 2009 at 2:45 PM
Opus #6 said...: That is lovely. I was with a lady today who mentioned Kipling.; June 8, 2009 at 4:50 PM
WoFat said...: Nifty new photo of the super catamaran.; June 8, 2009 at 6:21 PM
Anonymous said...: I Love Kipling's writings.
I used to listen to A rock song based on this poem.; June 11, 2009 at 11:16 AM

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Monday, June 8, 2009