Other Quote by Søren Kierkegaard — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“Do you not know that there comes a midnight hour when every one has to throw off his mask? Do you believe that life will always let itself be mocked? Do you think you can slip away a little before midnight to avoid this?”

“When I was very young and in the cave of Trophonius I forgot to laugh. Then, when I got older, when I opened my eyes and saw the real world, I began to laugh and I haven’t stopped since. I saw that the meaning of life was to get a livelihood, that the goal of life was to be a High Court judge, that the bright joy of love was to marry a well-off girl, that the blessing of friendship was to help each other out of a financial tight spot, that wisdom was what the majority said it was, that passion was to give a speech, that courage was to risk being fined 10 rix-dollars, that cordiality was to say ‘You’re welcome’ after a meal, and that the fear of God was to go to communion once a year. That’s what I saw. And I laughed.”

“To dare is to lose ones footing momentarily. To not dare is to lose oneself.”

“He who wants, therefore, to prove God’s existence (in a different sense than simply to illuminate the concept of God, and without the”

“For he who loves God without faith reflects on himself, while the person who loves God in faith reflects on God.”

“Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions.”

“Those who master their path always end up in the same place. Even if the times changes or the way to go there is different, They are certain to reach the same place.”

“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”

“Think of tomorrow, the past can't be mended.”

“Sleep is the best meditation.”

“The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.”