Lancelot Quote by T.H. White
““I know hardly anything about Galahad except that everybody dislikes him." "Dislikes him?" "They complain about him being inhuman." Lancelot considered his cup. "He is inhuman," he said at last. "But why should he be human? Are angels supposed to be human?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Once and Future King by T.H. White, 1958
Even revered figures can be misunderstood and judged harshly, revealing the subjectivity of heroism.
In simple terms: Heroes may be disliked or seen as inhuman.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about heroes.
Themes
heroism
misunderstanding
subjectivity
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- leadership
- team dynamics
- personal identity
- social perception
Key Concepts
literary analysis
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we label heroes as inhuman?
- What does it mean to be truly human?
A Different Perspective
Some may view heroism as alienating, causing division.
