The life of great men differs from that of ordinary men in the greater clarity in the convergence of factors towards a central thread. In short, one can paint it as a succession of events that culminated in recognized greatness, thus attributing importance and meaning to them. As for ordinary men, it is not that it cannot be done, but the events seem somewhat disconnected. The reason is very simple: because they have not distinguished themselves, it is harder to see what life has transformed them into.