We have the opportunity to move not only toward the rich society and the powerful society, but upward to the Great Society.
“إنها لفرصة سانحة لنا أن نرتفع، لا نحو المجتمع الثري والقوي فحسب، بل صعودًا إلى المجتمع العظيم.”
This reflection by Lyndon B. Johnson centers on the nature of Great and its role in human self-mastery and conscious living. Rather than presenting abstract doctrine, the statement calls the reader to examine daily priorities, separate enduring principles from momentary impulses, and cultivate emotional resilience. The enduring value of this insight lies in reconciling internal conviction with deliberate action, providing a practical anchor for maintaining clarity, intentionality, and inner balance amidst life's uncertainties.
Build unshakeable consistency through science-backed micro-habits.
“Freedom is not enough.”
“I believe we can continue the Great Society while we fight in Vietnam.”
“In our home there was always prayer - aloud, proud and unapologetic.”
“The vote is the most powerful instrument ever devised by man for breaking down injustice and destroying the terrible walls which i...”
“Our purpose in Vietnam is to prevent the success of aggression. It is not conquest, it is not empire, it is not foreign bases, it...”
“There is but one way for a president to deal with Congress, and that is continuously, incessantly, and without interruption. If it...”
“That future depends on the values of self-government, our sense of duty, loyalty, self-confidence and regard for the common good....”
“Sooner and later you will see great changes made, dreadful horrors and vengeances. For as the Moon is thus led by its angel, the h...”
“I have great expectations for the future, because the past was highly overrated.”
“It's been a difficult thing because some great opportunities have come and I've just been holding my breath and praying... I'm bas...”
“You can make a board for all the goals you want in your life with the pictures on it, and that's great, daydreaming is wonderful,...”
“The assertion that 'all men are created equal' was of no practical use in effecting our separation from Great Britain and it was p...”
Join thousands of wisdom seekers getting daily quotes from 300,000+ curated sources.
Free forever. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.