OAN Commentary by: Theodore R. Malloch
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Greatness conjures up big, indeed huge things, high achievements, grandeur, lasting and permanent effects. It is foremost about – winning, being forever renown.
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The word itself originated in the 12th century. It signified importance, fame, power, and success. Greatness, equaled preeminence. As such it spelled out a concept of superiority, of a person or a place, that was above all others, in first–top place.
In ancient Europe rulers were at times given the attribute “The Great,” such as Alexander The Great, Frederick The Great, Alfred The Great, or…
