"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.
This quote is written / told by Edith Hamilton between August 12, 1867 and May 31, 1963. He/she was a famous Writer from USA.
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