Philosophy of Right

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Thus to be independent of public opinion is the first formal condition of achieving anything great or rational whether in life or in science. Great achievement is assured, however, of subsequent recognition and grateful acceptance by public opinion, which in due course will make it one of its own prejudices.

G.W.F. Hegel

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Topic

Thinking outside the box Innovation Achievement Success Public opinion

Author

G.W.F. Hegel

Source

Philosophy of Right

Medium

Essay

Genre

Philosophical literature

Language

German

Time

1821 1820s 19th century

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Original Citation

Hegel, G. W. F. Grundlinien der Philosophie des Rechts [Fundamentals of the Philosophy of Law]. c. 1820, sect. 318.

Current Citation

Hegel, G. W. F. Outlines of the Philosophy of Right, translated by T. M. Knox. Oxford University Press, 2008.