More quotes by Søren Kierkegaard

"The stone that was rolled before Christ's tomb might appropriately be called the philosopher's stone because its removal gave not only the pharisees but, now for 1800 years, the philosophers so much to think about."
"Faith is the highest passion in a human being. Many in everygeneration may not come that far, but none comes further."
"Therefore do not deceive yourself! Of all deceivers fear most yourself!"
"Philosophy cannot and should not give us an account of faith, but should understand itself and know just what it has indeed to offer, without taking anything away, least of all cheating people out of something by making them think it is nothing."
"No woman in maternity confinement can have stranger and more impatient wishes than I have."