Heroism feels and never reasons, and therefore is always right; and although a different breeding , different religion, and greater intellectual activity would have modified or even reversed the particular action, yet for the hero that thing he does is the highest deed, and is not open to the censure of philosophers or divines.

Questions

1. What does Emerson mean when he says, "Yet for the hero that thing he does is the highest deed, and is not open to the censure of philosophers or divines." ?

It is that that everything a hero does is correct and cannot be questioned.


Answer
He is saying that everything a hero does is right and cannot be criticized by anyone .
2. What other statement from the essay presents the same idea about heroism?

To be true to themselves, people must be selective about the amount of time they spend with others. People are alone if they do not have an affinity for the people who are with them. Practically speaking, everyone is alone in the world.
Answer
"Heroism feels and never reasons, and therefore is always right." Emerson is saying in more simple terms that heroes act from the heart without thinking , so they are never wrong .