Quote by Franz Werfel

False ideals cannot be shattered by criticism. Right ideals must take up the battle against them.

False ideals cannot be shattered by criticism. Right ideals

Summary

This quote suggests that it is not enough to simply criticise false ideals in order to overcome them. Merely pointing out the flaws and shortcomings of these ideals is not sufficient for change. Instead, the quote argues that the battle against false ideals can only be won by promoting and championing right ideals. Rather than focusing on what is wrong, the quote emphasizes the need to show and uphold the better alternatives, in order to challenge and ultimately replace false ideals.

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By Franz Werfel

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