Faith is the highest passion in a human being. Many in every generation may not come that far, but none comes further.
Soren KierkegaardRead
Far from idleness being the root of all evil, it is rather the only true good.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Idleness is not evil; instead, it is a path to true goodness.
In this quote, Kierkegaard challenges the common belief that idleness is detrimental, suggesting instead that through moments of stillness and reflection, one can achieve deeper understanding and genuine goodness. He implies that constant activity often leads to superficiality, while the quietude of idleness allows for self-discovery and insight into life's true values.
Themes
IdlenessGoodPhilosophyReflectionStillness
In practice
Example use cases
During a creative workshop discussing the importance of downtime for inspiration.
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