Quote by Soren Kierkegaard

The highest and most beautiful things in life are not to be heard about, nor read about, nor seen but, if one will, are to be lived.

The highest and most beautiful things in life are not to be

Summary

This quote suggests that true beauty and significance in life cannot be described or understood by merely hearing, reading, or observing them. Instead, they must be experienced and lived to be fully appreciated. It emphasizes the idea that some of the most profound aspects of life can only be truly understood and valued through personal involvement and the active participation of one's own experiences. Thus, the quote encourages individuals to actively engage with life, rather than relying solely on passive forms of knowledge or observation.

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Life

By Soren Kierkegaard

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