647 Quotes About Heroes

Heroes do not dwell in a time of peace; heroes are hardened in a kiln against the sorrows. Their troubles sharpen the blade and make it gleaming. The glint becomes a brightness that is raised high on a hill, allowing women and men to see beyond themselves. For light swallows darkness. Truth buries death. Heroes are not born. They are filled by Music.

Tragic heroes are failed pragmatists. Their ends are unrealistic and their means are impractical.

The problem with heroes and villains is that it’s not always easy to tell which is which. Particularly when you are one.

Let's Not Just Be Heroes! Let's Be Heroes Who Lead!

The modern hero is a person who does something everyone thinks they could do if they were a little stronger, a little faster, a little smarter, or a little more generous. Heroes in ancient times were the link between men and perfect beings, gods. Heroes in modern times are the link between man as he is and man as he could be.

I think children want to believe that they can be heroes too.

They’re so brave," she said. "They’re all dead." "Only a coward would think of that," she said scornfully.

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We were supposed to be heroes.”“There’s no such thing as heroes.”Conversation between ‘Alis K’ and ‘Borge’The Informer by Steen Langstrup