Enthusiasm Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. For what is enthusiasm but the oblivion and swallowing-up of self in an object dearer than self?”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Biographia Literaria, 1817
Enthusiasm drives achievement by letting us lose ourselves in a cause greater than our ego.
In simple terms: Passion fuels success by focusing beyond self.
Embrace causes larger than yourself.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- leadership
- creative projects
- social movements
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What cause would you devote yourself to?
- How do you balance passion with self‑care?
Enthusiasm can blind judgment or cause burnout if unchecked.