Hawthorne, Nathaniel quote - The greatest obstacle to being heroic is the doubt whether one may not...

Quotation

Why not add this to your book or post it to your site/blog?

The greatest obstacle to being heroic is the doubt whether one may not be going to prove one's self a fool; the truest heroism is to resist the doubt; and the profoundest wisdom, to know when it ought to be resisted, and when it be obeyed. Hawthorne, Nathaniel

This quote is filed under Heroes and Heroism · Search on Google Books to find all references and sources for this quotation · Tell us if you know any facts or errors in this quote · Help your friends discover QB

A little bit about Hawthorne, Nathaniel

Nathaniel Hawthorne (July 4, 1804 May 19, 1864) was a 19th century American novelist and short story writer. He is seen as a key figure in the development of American literature. · Can we improve this biography? Write us your version.

Search the web for Hawthorne, Nathaniel