Who said “What is a hero without love for mankind.”?

Misattributed

Not Doris Lessing. It's commonly credited to them, but the evidence shows it isn't theirs.

What the research foundListed as misattributed to Doris Lessing; no source in their known works.

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APA

“What is a hero without love for mankind.” [Quotation attributed to Doris Lessing]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/2248-what-is-a-hero-without-love-for-mankind/

MLA

“What is a hero without love for mankind.” Attributed to Doris Lessing. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/2248-what-is-a-hero-without-love-for-mankind/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“What is a hero without love for mankind.” Attributed to Doris Lessing. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/2248-what-is-a-hero-without-love-for-mankind/.