Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel Quotes:
Ocupation: Philosopher
Life: August 27, 1770 - November 14, 1831
Birthday: August 27
Death: November 14
The true courage of civilized nations is readiness for sacrifice in the service of the state, so that the individual counts as only one amongst many. The important thing here is not personal mettle but aligning oneself with the universal.
source: Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1945). “Hegel's Philosophy of right”
topic: Sacrifice, Important, Civilized Nations, Mettle, Readiness, True Courage
