Alexander Andreyevich Ivanov (1806-1858) :
- Christ's Appearance to Mary Magdalene after the Resurrection (1835)
- Christ's Appearance to Mary Magdalene after the Resurrection (1835)
“He who belies his talent, the born painter who sells stockings instead, the intelligent man who lives a stupid life, the man who sees the truth and keeps his mouth shut, the coward who gives up his manliness, all these people perceive in a deep way that they have done wrong to themselves and despise themselves for it. Out of this self-punishment may come only neurosis, but there may equally come renewed courage, righteous indignation, increased self-respect, because of thereafter doing the right thing; in a word, growth and improvement can come through pain and conflict.” (Abraham Maslow, Toward a Psychology of Being)
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Art: François Chifflart – The Conscience 🇫🇷
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Art: François Chifflart – The Conscience 🇫🇷
What does it mean to be a “hero”?
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“It is easy to become bogged in life’s burdensome chores, to get lost in tangled underbrush and myriad trees, to lose sight of the forest, to drop one’s purpose, to relinquish one’s struggle, to abandon one’s potential. But these are not necessarily preordained outcomes. Sadly, some might succumb in this manner. But others persevere. Either way, this is a choice individuals make… This is what it means to be a hero in a delimited respect: Within the scale of his/her concerns and abilities—in pursuit of positive goals—everyman, at times, will, with undaunted spirit, face opposition, even life-imperiling danger—and refuse to surrender.” (Andrew Bernstein, Heroes, Legends, Champions: Why Heroism Matters)
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Cornelius Cort - Slaying of the Hydra 🇳🇱
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“It is easy to become bogged in life’s burdensome chores, to get lost in tangled underbrush and myriad trees, to lose sight of the forest, to drop one’s purpose, to relinquish one’s struggle, to abandon one’s potential. But these are not necessarily preordained outcomes. Sadly, some might succumb in this manner. But others persevere. Either way, this is a choice individuals make… This is what it means to be a hero in a delimited respect: Within the scale of his/her concerns and abilities—in pursuit of positive goals—everyman, at times, will, with undaunted spirit, face opposition, even life-imperiling danger—and refuse to surrender.” (Andrew Bernstein, Heroes, Legends, Champions: Why Heroism Matters)
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Cornelius Cort - Slaying of the Hydra 🇳🇱