#heroic

When it comes to the pinch, human beings are heroic. ↗

— George Orwell

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Believe me, 'tis a godlike thing to lend; to owe is a heroic virtue. ↗

— Francois Rabelais

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Videogame players essentially choose whether to win the game or to die heroically. There's a certain glory in both. ↗

— John Green

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I find Jessica Jones a much more interesting character to write for than Wonder Woman. Wonder Woman is so noble and heroic, and I don't find that as interesting as one who's really damaged and flawed and has post-traumatic stress disorder. ↗

— Melissa Rosenberg

#damaged #disorder #find #flawed #heroic

Plus, I happened to be a history nerd. Why else would I be interested in a guy born in the year 519? ↗

— Priya Ardis

#chick-lit #coming-of-age #e-books #ebooks #fairy-tales

You'll get fired if anyone finds out about us!" "So many rules in this century," Vane muttered. ↗

— Priya Ardis

#chick-lit #coming-of-age #e-books #ebooks #fairy-tales

Well, can you tell her that?" He looked down at his feet. "I will. I will." Guy-speak for, "I plan to keep avoiding her until she gives up. ↗

— Priya Ardis

#chick-lit #coming-of-age #e-books #ebooks #fairy-tales

It's important to be heroic, ambitious, productive, efficient, creative, and progressive, but these qualities don't necessarily nurture soul. The soul has different concerns, of equal value: downtime for reflection, conversation, and reverie; beauty that is captivating and pleasuring; relatedness to the environs and to people; and any animal’s rhythm of rest and activity. ↗

— Thomas Moore

#beauty

I was very pleased with your kind letter. Until now I never dreamed of being something like a hero. But since you've given me the nomination I feel that I am one. ↗

— Albert Einstein

#children #compliment #correspondence #hero #heroic

If things go wrong, I'll lead them away. Once it's clear, get back to the car. If you don't see me in five minutes, then I've probably died a very brave and heroic death. Oh and don't Oh, and don't touch the radio--I've got it tuned right where I want it and I don't want you messing that up. ↗

— Derek Landy

#pleasant #radio #skulduggery #death