The Hero Sees Values Beyond What's Possible. That's The Nature Of A Hero. It Kills Him, Of Course, Ultimately. But It Makes The Whole Struggle Of Humanity Worthwhile. - SearchQuotes

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The hero sees values beyond what's possible. That's the nature of a hero. It kills him, of course, ultimately. But it makes the whole struggle of humanity worthwhile.

John Gardner

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