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.””
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.
Cultivate hope and idealism in the face of negativity.
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When to use this quote
- literary analysis
- ethical debates
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What fuels humanity's enduring idealism?
- How can societies protect idealistic values?
Idealism can be suppressed by extreme circumstances.