Quote by John Keats

There is an electric fire in human nature tending to purify -- so that among these human creatures there is continually some birth of new heroism. The pity is that we must wonder at it, as we should at finding a pearl in rubbish.

There is an electric fire in human nature tending to purify

Summary

This quote highlights the inherent potential for greatness and heroism within human beings. The "electric fire" symbolizes the burning desire and drive present in human nature, which has the power to ignite acts of bravery and selflessness. However, the quote also laments the unfortunate fact that such heroic actions stand out and are often unexpected, akin to discovering a precious pearl amidst a pile of garbage.

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