Who said “They're only truly great who are truly good.”?

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It's credited to George Chapman, but no reliable source from their lifetime has been found.

What the research foundNo reliable early source found for George Chapman.

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“They're only truly great who are truly good.” [Quotation attributed to George Chapman]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/21797-theyre-only-truly-great-who-are-truly-good/

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“They're only truly great who are truly good.” Attributed to George Chapman. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/21797-theyre-only-truly-great-who-are-truly-good/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“They're only truly great who are truly good.” Attributed to George Chapman. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/21797-theyre-only-truly-great-who-are-truly-good/.

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