Famous quote by Edith Hamilton

Mobile Desktop
Mind and spirit together make up that which separates us from the rest of the animal world, that which enables a man to
Like

"Mind and spirit together make up that which separates us from the rest of the animal world, that which enables a man to know the truth and that which enables him to die for the truth"

- Edith Hamilton

About this Quote

This quote by Edith Hamilton speaks with the power of the human mind and spirit. It suggests that our capability for understanding and reality, as well as our willingness to compromise for what our company believe in, are what set us apart from the animal world. It implies that our minds and spirits are linked, which together they offer us the strength to pursue understanding and reality, and to stand up for what our company believe in, even if it suggests compromising our own lives. This quote speaks with the power of the human spirit and the courage and conviction that it can inspire. It is a reminder of the strength and resilience of the human spirit, and of the power of knowledge and fact.

About the Author

USA Flag This quote is written / told by Edith Hamilton between August 12, 1867 and May 31, 1963. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 10 other quotes.

Go to author profile

Similar Quotes

Small: I want to be spontaneous like a wild animal - Giovanni Morassutti
Giovanni Morassutti
"I want to be spontaneous like a wild animal"
Giovanni Morassutti, Actor
Small: He who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealings with men. We can judge the heart of a man by his
Immanuel Kant
"He who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealings with men. We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals"
Immanuel Kant, Philosopher
Small: Anyone who hates children and animals cant be all bad - W. C. Fields
"Anyone who hates children and animals can't be all bad"
W. C. Fields, Comedian
Small: The only meat I eat is from animals Ive killed myself - Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg
"The only meat I eat is from animals I've killed myself"
Mark Zuckerberg, Businessman
Small: Until one has loved an animal a part of ones soul remains unawakened - Anatole France
"Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened"
Anatole France, Novelist
Small: Independence is all very well, but we animals never allow our friends to make fools of themselves beyond a cer
"Independence is all very well, but we animals never allow our friends to make fools of themselves beyond a certain limit; and that limit you've reached"
Kenneth Grahame, Novelist
Small: Human beings are the only animals of which I am thoroughly and cravenly afraid - George Bernard Shaw
George Bernard Shaw
"Human beings are the only animals of which I am thoroughly and cravenly afraid"
George Bernard Shaw, Dramatist
Small: Animals are reliable, many full of love, true in their affections, predictable in their actions, grateful and
Alfred A. Montapert
"Animals are reliable, many full of love, true in their affections, predictable in their actions, grateful and loyal. Difficult standards for people to live up to"
Alfred A. Montapert, Philosopher
Small: He who does not love his own language is worse than an animal and smelly fish - Jose Rizal
Jose Rizal
"He who does not love his own language is worse than an animal and smelly fish"
Jose Rizal, Writer
Small: Can our mind evolve to be something other than an extension of our animal needs? - Julian Casablancas
Julian Casablancas
"Can our mind evolve to be something other than an extension of our animal needs?"
Julian Casablancas, Musician