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Idealism Quote by Radclyffe Hall

“There is something that mankind can never destroy in spite of an unreasoning will to destruction, and this is its own idealism, that integral part of its very being.” quote by Radclyffe Hall
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““There is something that mankind can never destroy in spite of an unreasoning will to destruction, and this is its own idealism, that integral part of its very being.””

Radclyffe Hall

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Well of Loneliness, 1928

Human idealism persists despite destructive urges, forming a core part of humanity.

In simple terms: Idealism endures even when humanity seeks destruction.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate hope and idealism in the face of negativity.

Themes

human nature idealism destruction

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • literary analysis
  • ethical debates
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fuels humanity's enduring idealism?
  • How can societies protect idealistic values?
A Different Perspective

Idealism can be suppressed by extreme circumstances.

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