Difficult Quote by Joseph Campbell
“How teach again, however, what has been taught correctly and incorrectly learned a thousand thousand times, throughout the millenniums of mankind's prudent folly? That is the hero's ultimate difficult task.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Hero with a Thousand Faces, Joseph Campbell, 1949
The hero must re‑teach lessons that have been both right and wrong, a task repeated through ages of human folly.
In simple terms: Heroes must correct past teachings.
Embrace the challenge of teaching truth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education reform
- leadership training
- cultural revival
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What truths have been mis‑taught?
- How can we ensure learning is accurate?
Even heroes can repeat mistakes if they ignore past errors.