Action Quote by Kenneth Patchen
“Greatness and Truth can never be in danger from these murdering wretches. To perform one's duty, be it now, be it clean, and be it done with humility… A man is a sacred thing. ANY ACTION OR THOUGHT WHICH INJURES THE HUMAN IMAGINATION IS EVIL.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Collected Poems of Kenneth Patchen, 1960
Greatness and truth are safe from evil; humility and pure action protect humanity's imagination, which must not be harmed.
In simple terms: Protect imagination with humility and pure action.
Key Takeaway
Act humbly to safeguard creativity.
Themes
humility
truth
creativity
Mood
solemn
hopeful
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- education
- leadership
- policy making
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
ethics
humanism
moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can humility guide powerful decisions?
- What actions truly nurture imagination?
A Different Perspective
Idealism may ignore practical constraints.
