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Quote by Romain Rolland

“There is only one heroism in the world: to see the world as it is, and to love it.”

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Romain Rolland, a French dramatist, novelist, essayist, and music critic, was born on January 29, 1866, and died on December 30, 1944. Known for his profound insights into human nature and rich emotional expression, his works include 'Jean-Christophe'. more

“I feel like a small battlefield in which the problems, or some of the problems, of our time are being fought out. All one can hope to do is keep oneself humbly available, to allow oneself to be a battlefield. After all, the problems must be accommodated, have somewhere to struggle and come to rest and we, poor little humans, must put our inner space at their service and not run away.”

Inspirational Feels Humans Littles Problem Running Space Poor Struggle Oneself Available Our Time Running Away Battlefields

Book:Etty: The Letters and Diaries of Etty Hillesum, 1941-1943

Source: Etty: The Letters and Diaries of Etty Hillesum, 1941-1943

“Art can compel people freely, gladly, and spontaneously to sacrifice themselves in the service of man.”

People Men Inspirational Art Sacrifice

Book:What is Art?: And Essays on Art

Source: What is Art?: And Essays on Art

“How like herrings and onions our vices are in the morning after we have committed them.”

Motivational Morning Ethics Committed Vices Self Mastery Onions Good Morning Power And Control Morning After Self Power Discipline And Self Control Herring

Book:Coleridge's Notebooks: A Selection

Source: Coleridge's Notebooks: A Selection