Bores Quote by Jane Addams
“What after all, has maintained the human race on this old globe despite all the calamities of nature and all the tragic failings of mankind, if not faith in new possibilities, and courage to advocate them. Doubtless many times these new possibilities were declared by a man who, quite unconscious of courage, bore the "sense of being an exile, a condemned criminal, a fugitive from mankind." Did every one so feel who, in order to travel on his own proper path had been obliged to leave the traditional highway?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address at the Women's Club, 1915
Faith in new possibilities and the courage to champion them sustain humanity despite natural and self‑inflicted disasters.
In simple terms: Hope and bravery drive progress despite hardship.
Key Takeaway
Embrace new ideas and act boldly.
Themes
hope
courage
innovation
humanity
resilience
Mood
inspired
determined
reflective
Type
motivational
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- activism
- entrepreneurship
- personal growth
- social movements
- creative problem solving
Key Concepts
existentialism
social reform
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What new possibility will you champion?
- How can you balance idealism with realistic planning?
A Different Perspective
Faith alone cannot solve problems without practical action and resources.
