"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."
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About Paul Ricoeur
Paul Ricoeur (1913-2005) was a French philosopher known for his works in existentialism, hermeneutics, and phenomenology. He made significant contributions to the fields of ethics, political philosophy, and the philosophy of language. Ricoeur's philosophical work often focused on the nature of interpretation, understanding, and narrative identity. His writings explored the complex relationship between language, history, and culture with a deep emphasis on the importance of narrative in human experience.
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