Monday, April 19, 2010

Heroes are people who have no need to be heroes.
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16 comments:

  1. Being and QuirkinessApril 19, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    This rings very true. In corollary, they have no needs for medals.

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  2. magicdartsApril 19, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    Very wise - doing things not for glory seeking or gain, but because its the right thing to do - that is the mark of a true hero for me

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  3. AdminApril 19, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    It seems really true to me as well.
    NP, Thanks for sharing.
    Best Wishes.

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  4. The Guy's PerspectiveApril 20, 2010 at 4:42 AM

    I don't think anyone plans to be a hero. It's a combination of the right person at the right time. Except they don't know they're the right person.

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  5. Glen StaplesApril 20, 2010 at 5:37 AM

    Damn - does that mean I've put up with being married for 12 years for nothing? Declaring myself a hero for wife survival is all that's been keeping me going!

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  6. nothing profoundApril 20, 2010 at 6:38 AM

    @Glen: Sorry to undermine your life illusion, but that's what we aphorists do.
    @Layla: Yes, when the toilet breaks down or we get sick, we discover who our real heroes are.
    @Harvey & Paul: Yes, it's the quiet ones, the humble ones, that make the real difference in this world.
    @Sai: I agree. I think heroism, on the part of the hero, must always be a completely unexpected thing.
    @Ibn: Dear friend, it's always a joy to see you hear.

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  7. nothing profoundApril 20, 2010 at 6:40 AM

    @Ibn: Sorry. That should be here, not hear.

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  8. Dharak SandeepApril 21, 2010 at 6:04 AM

    That's Amazing.
    They never need to be heroes, coz they are really heroes. m impressed. i like it too much.
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  9. nothing profoundApril 21, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    @Dharak: thanks for your insightful comment.

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  10. Cat Wisdom 101April 21, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    It's always a joy to see you "hear" may be more fitting than "here".

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  11. C.B.April 22, 2010 at 3:49 AM

    I like it - it recognises the choice of the hero. Motivational that.

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  12. Anindita BasuApril 22, 2010 at 8:52 AM

    Nice definition of heroes- yep, they do heroic things because they are that way. For example people who jump in the water to save a drowning person do not think twice - it is just the reflex and he jumps. Each of your quotation can start a blog or a nice conversation. Thanks for sharing, and thanks for visiting my blog too. All the best - Dita.

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  13. AMSApril 22, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    Marty, I agree with you. I lived in NYC during Sept 11. My perspective of a "hero" was forever changed.

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  14. fallen monkeyApril 22, 2010 at 4:04 PM

    I fully believe in heroism being a largely involuntary thing. No act is courageous unless one is terrified to do it, yet does it anyway when one feels called upon.

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  15. WanderlustApril 27, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    I like this a lot!

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  16. LizMay 4, 2010 at 4:08 PM

    Who designates a person to be hero?

    Perhaps those who believe they would fail to accomplish a victory under the same circumstances.
    No one knows what anyone is capable of in adverse circumstances.
    No one will successfully digest victory unless they have tasted defeat as the entrée.

    PS. The sweet trolley rarely runs silently on well-oiled wheels.

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