Chivalry Quote by Joe Darion
““It is the mission of each true knight... His duty... nay, his privilege! To dream the impossible dream, To fight the unbeatable foe, To bear with unbearable sorrow To run where the brave dare not go; To right the unrightable wrong. To love, pure and chaste, from afar, To try, when your arms are too weary, To reach the unreachable star! This is my Quest to follow that star, No matter how hopeless, no matter how far, To fight for the right Without question or pause, To be willing to march into hell For a heavenly cause! And I know, if I'll only be true To this glorious Quest, That my heart will lie peaceful and calm When I'm laid to my rest. And the world will be better for this, That one man, scorned and covered with scars, Still strove, with his last ounce of courage, To reach the unreachable stars!””
About This Quote
Source Song: “The Quest” from the musical *The Little Prince* (1974)
The passage calls knights to pursue noble, seemingly impossible goals with courage, perseverance, and selfless love.
In simple terms: Pursue noble, impossible dreams with courage.
Key Takeaway
Commit to a higher purpose despite hardships.
Themes
courage
perseverance
idealism
selflessness
heroism
Mood
inspirational
determined
Type
poetic
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal ambition
- social justice activism
- creative projects
- overcoming adversity
Key Concepts
quest
knighthood
inner drive
Questions to Reflect On
- What “unreachable star” are you chasing?
- How do you balance idealism with reality?
A Different Perspective
Idealistic quests may clash with practical limits and personal sacrifice.
