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Mortal Quotes

Fragile, and still heroic.

Mortal quotes sit at the edge of philosophy and pop culture, pairing a line about truth outlasting error with an actor's respect for the martial arts roots behind 'Mortal Kombat.' One speaker admits realizing their own mortality felt genuinely despairing. Read more in our Fragility quotes.

No hero is mortal till he dies.

Quotes by W. H. Auden

No mortal man, moreover is wise at all moments.

Quotes by Pliny the Elder

Truth is immortal; error is mortal.

Quotes by Mary Baker Eddy

I do feel I'm being respectful to Buddhism and martial arts with 'Mortal Kombat.'

Quotes by Mark Dacascos

Depth Quotes

It was despairing to find out that I am mortal.

Quotes by Magnus Magnusson

Most of the vices and mortal sins condemned today correspond to inclinations that were purely adaptive or at least harmless in primitive man.

Quotes by Konrad Lorenz

All men think that all men are mortal but themselves.

Quotes by Edward Young

All men think all men mortal, but themselves.

Quotes by Edward Young

Nearer the gods no mortal may approach.

Quotes by Edmond Halley

Emotion Quotes

A pitcher has to look at the hitter as his mortal enemy.

Quotes by Early Wynn

I've read the 'Mortal Instruments' series; I was obsessed with those.

Quotes by Amandla Stenberg

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the meaning behind 'no hero is mortal till he dies'?
It suggests heroism can feel timeless while someone is alive, and mortality only becomes undeniable at the very end. It plays with the tension between legend and biological fact.
Is there a quote contrasting truth and error?
Yes, one line states that truth is immortal while error is mortal, implying that mistakes fade but genuine truth endures. It's a compact philosophical claim.
Does 'Mortal Kombat' come up in these quotes?
One actor mentions feeling respectful toward Buddhism and martial arts traditions while working on the film. It connects a video game franchise to real cultural roots.
Is there a quote about personally realizing you're mortal?
Yes, one speaker describes it as despairing to find out they are mortal, treating the realization as an emotional turning point rather than a simple fact. That reaction is explored further in our Emotion quotes.
Where can I read more about human fragility?
Our Fragility quotes dig deeper into vulnerability, while Depth quotes cover more reflective, philosophical themes.

These reflections suit anyone grappling with limits, whether physical or philosophical. Continue with Depth quotes or explore Identity quotes for more on the self.