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    The more characteristic American hero in the earlier day, and the more beloved type at all times, was not the hustler but the whittler.

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Be your own hero, it's cheaper than a movie ticket.

Be your own hero, it's cheaper than a movie ticket.

by Doug Horton Found in: Heroism Quotes,
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We can't all be heroes because somebody has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by.

We can't all be heroes because somebody has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by.

by Will Rogers Found in: Heroism Quotes,
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Everyone is necessarily the hero of his own life story.

Everyone is necessarily the hero of his own life story.

by John Barth Found in: Heroism Quotes, History Quotes,
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How many famous and high-spirited heroes have lived a day too long?

How many famous and high-spirited heroes have lived a day too long?

by Jean-jacques Rousseau Found in: Heroism Quotes,
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No heroine can create a hero through love of one, but she can give birth to one.

No heroine can create a hero through love of one, but she can give birth to one.

by Jean Paul Found in: Heroism Quotes,
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The characteristic of genuine heroism is its persistency. All men have wandering impulses, fits and starts of generosity. But when read more

The characteristic of genuine heroism is its persistency. All men have wandering impulses, fits and starts of generosity. But when you have resolved to be great, abide by yourself, and do not try to reconcile yourself with the world. The heroic cannot be common, nor the common heroic.

by Ralph Waldo Emerson Found in: Heroism Quotes,
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Nurture your mind with great thoughts; to believe in the heroic makes heroes.

Nurture your mind with great thoughts; to believe in the heroic makes heroes.

by Benjamin Disraeli Found in: Heroism Quotes,
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Every hero becomes a bore at last.

Every hero becomes a bore at last.

by Unknown Found in: Heroism Quotes,
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Heroism on command, senseless violence, and all the loathsome nonsense that goes by the name of patriotism -- how passionately read more

Heroism on command, senseless violence, and all the loathsome nonsense that goes by the name of patriotism -- how passionately I hate them!

by Albert Einstein Found in: Heroism Quotes,
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