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Ryzorian (Offline)
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01-10-2010, 03:21 AM

If greatness depends on the "perception" of others, would not "greatness" be nothing more than someone's opion? If that is the case, why would people atempt to do "great things" when no one is around? Can "great things" even be done if no one else is available to percieve them?

Would a star in the heavens shine any less greatly if no human were to ever see it? It seems arrogant in a way, to assume greatness can only be achieved if others are around to witness it. To me anyway. Hope that helps.
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