Every noble work is at first impossible.

It seems in this particular case I refer to the noble task that in order to maintain validity must appear to all as impossible to achieve. Therefore the undertaking of an endeavour seemingly unachievable is the noble deed and not its completion. To take on a work independent of whether or not it will be completed successfully may be considered foolish by some and negate any nobility acquired by the doer. However the nature of the work also purports its nobility. The work must, in the view of any observer or commentator, be ultimately good in nature i.e. appeal to an altruistic sensibility and succumb to the laws of doing no harm. The means to this end may, under subjective scrutiny, produce deeds arguably devoid of nobility however, again, it is the apparent noble goal to which the work is directed that defines the works nobility. Under this lens a paradox lies in the comparison between the works means and its ultimate end. The former’s nobility may be questioned if not completely invisible whereas the latter’s nobility is at all times indefatigable.