“Even though a lot of people died, a lot of heroes were born. Often it was the most unlikely of people who… — Jonathan Maberry Copy Share Image
I love long sentences. My big heroes of fiction writing are Henry James and Proust - people who recognise that life doesn't… — John Burnside Copy Share Image
I did projects on Champlain coming up the St. Lawrence River and on Henry Hudson cast adrift in the bay that now… — Margaret MacMillan Copy Share Image
“The next song is Yuuki, meaning courage. Dedicated to our everyday and occasional heroes out there. Fighting for love, for better life,… — Shaine Lake Copy Share Image
Since we were kids, we grow up believing that astronauts are heroes - that to go up in a rocket is a… — Ian Brown Copy Share Image
“In the time you will live, there will be heroes around. Simple men, honest men who work two jobs, go to school,… — Chris Stewart Copy Share Image
Not everything that is good make everyone happy. A heroic act may be considered as an act of a villain by others.… — Frank Matobo Copy Share Image
I know that this sounds grand, but I don't try to compete with other people. I like to think there's enough pie… — Stephen Merchant Copy Share Image
I wouldn't have raced a horse. But you'll then throw back at me that Jesse Owens raced against a horse, and he's… — Sebastian Coe Copy Share Image
Everyone loves a hero. What we differ on is the question of who the heroes are, because we differ over what matters.… — Rebecca Goldstein Copy Share Image
When I wrote 'The Pregnant Widow' three or four years ago, I tried to reread my first novel, 'The Rachel Papers,' because… — Martin Amis Copy Share Image
The selfless actions of these heroes have removed them from their families, businesses and homeland to fight, so that others may experience… — Jim Walsh Copy Share Image
For many, embracing the ideology of Osama bin Laden or ISIS allowed them to become the heroes of their own story as… — Peter Bergen Copy Share Image
“One must have heroes, which is to say, one must create them. And they become real through our envy, our devotion. It… — James Salter Copy Share Image
“I have lived long enough to see real, significant changes made for the good...and I have been fortunate enough to have participated… — Jill A. Boughton Copy Share Image
There's a hero in all of us that keeps us honest, gives us strength, makes us noble and finally allows us to… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I don't understand when people say character actors. You either have the protagonist or the antagonist and I've played both. It's an… — Kay Kay Menon Copy Share Image
I am convinced that in the upcoming chapter of the struggle, I can be more useful to the inevitable change that will… — Lincoln Diaz-Balart Copy Share Image
Heroes are important not only because they symbolize what we believe to be important, but because they also convey universal truths about… — Alan Hirsch Copy Share Image
As a person navigating the waters of public scrutiny, you are often unable to hold on to personal heroes or villains. Inevitably… — Rob Lowe Copy Share Image
“Little girls grow up thinking that knights in shining armor actually exist. But they don't. And if those valiant heroes ever did… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Think of all the stories you've heard, Bast. You have a young boy, the hero. His parents are killed he sets out… — Patrick Rothfuss Copy Share Image
In our world of big names, curiously, our true heroes tend to be anonymous. In this life of illusion and quasi-illusion, the… — Daniel J. Boorstin Copy Share Image
Billy Graham is one of my great lifetime heroes. I think he epitomizes the essence of what a Christian leader should be.… — Jimmy Carter Copy Share Image
I used to go to the comic store all the time. I was into comic cards, which are essentially baseball cards for… — Brett Dalton Copy Share Image
“But you, Percy - you are part god, part human. You live in both worlds. You can be harmed by both, and… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Heroes of the ancient world wore masks, costumes, heavy armors, and were licensed to kill. True Heroes of the New World are… — Premlatha Rajkumar Copy Share Image
Some of my acting heroes have built careers on playing characters who do horrendous things - they're repellent and lovable. They're not… — Rebecca Hall Copy Share Image
The men and women who put their lives on the line every day, often under very dangerous circumstances are true heroes and… — John Bel Edwards Copy Share Image
I wanted to paint in a folk-artist-y way. My heroes were Van Gogh, Gauguin, Matisse, and Rembrandt. I think Picasso is about… — Joni Mitchell Copy Share Image
Growing up, I never really felt like I fit in with any of the heroes that I knew of at least. I… — Katy O'Brian Copy Share Image
When I was very young, most of my childhood heroes wore capes, flew through the air, or picked up buildings with one… — Fred Rogers Copy Share Image
“How could I explain why I'd acted that way? How could I explain how scary it was, to find out that I… — Susan Bischoff Copy Share Image
Every time I buy produce from one of my food heroes I never fail to get a thrill. The meat, for example,… — Rick Stein Copy Share Image
Children must be impressed with the fact that the greatest heroes are those who fight to help others, not those who fight… — Ellen Key Copy Share Image
As a kid, growing up, my heroes all had the Intercontinental Championship. Ultimate Warrior, Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, Mr. Perfect, Ric Rude,… — The Miz Copy Share Image
Growing up where I grew up, we looked to athletes. They were our first heroes. They came from the same places we… — Jay-Z Copy Share Image
Heroes represent the best of ourselves, respecting that we are human beings. A hero can be anyone from Gandhi to your classroom… — Ricky Martin Copy Share Image
At 3 A.M., I'm still up watching videos of jazz heroes I never saw live. It's so thrilling. And not just the… — Bonnie Raitt Copy Share Image
I don't think about how many times how many heroines have said 'I love you' to how many heroes on screen and… — Urmila Matondkar Copy Share Image