Awe Quote by Nikos Kazantzakis
“the highest point a man can attain is not Knowledge, or Virtue, or Goodness, or Victory, but something even greater, more heroic and more despairing: Sacred Awe!”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical essay, 1935
The ultimate human achievement is Sacred Awe, surpassing knowledge, virtue, goodness, and victory.
In simple terms: Sacred Awe is the highest goal.
Key Takeaway
Seek transcendent awe.
Themes
spirituality
heroism
existence
Mood
reverent
introspective
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- philosophical contemplation
- artistic creation
- ritual practice
Key Concepts
sacred awe
transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience Sacred Awe?
- What practices foster it?
A Different Perspective
Awe can be fleeting; sustaining it is challenging.
