Heroic Deeds quotes

Heroic Deeds

12 quotes on this topic — from poets, philosophers, and thinkers across history.

12 quotes
Socrates
Socrates Philosopher

"I was afraid that by observing objects with my eyes and trying to comprehend them with each of my other senses I might blind my soul altogether."

Stefan Zweig
Stefan Zweig Writer

"But nothing is better than a truth which appears not to have the semblance of truth. There is always something incomprehensible about the great heroic deeds performed by humanity because they rise so far beyond the mediocre measure of mere mortals; but it is always only because of the incredible feats that human beings have accomplished that humanity recovers its faith in itself."

Karl Kraus
Karl Kraus Playwright, Journalist

"It is a mystery to me how a theologian can be praised for having brought himself to disbelieve dogmas. I've always thought that those who have brought themselves to believe in dogmas merit the true recognition owing a heroic deed."

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