Quotes from G.W.F. Hegel

Thinking is, indeed, essentially the negation of that which is before us.

But if a good heart, a good intention, a subjective conviction are declared to be the sources from which actions derive their worth, then there is no longer any hypocrisy or evil at all; for whatever someone does, he can always turn it into something good through reflecting on his good intentions and motives, and so the moment of his convictions renders it good.

To know one's limit is to know how to sacrifice oneself.