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So many people have this idea: I want to achieve something great or be somebody great. And they neglect the step that leads to greatness. They don't honor this step at this moment because they have this idea of some future moment where they are going to be great.
Eckhart Tolle
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"So many people have this idea: I want to achieve something great or be somebody great. And they neglect the step that leads to greatness. They don't honor this step at this moment because they have this idea of some future moment where they are going to be great."
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So many people have this idea: I want to achieve something great or be somebody great. And they neglect the step that leads to greatness. They don't honor this step at this moment because they have this idea of some future moment where they are going to be great. — Eckhart Tolle

About Eckhart Tolle

Eckhart Tolle was a Author from Germany (1948–present).

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This quote is attributed to Eckhart Tolle, a Author from Germany.
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Eckhart Tolle lived from 1948 – present.