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My feeling is that the hero has now been defined by phrases like the odious one that we were all raised with - crimes do
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"My feeling is that the hero has now been defined by phrases like the odious one that we were all raised with - crimes does not pay. Of course it pays, you schmuck. That's not why we don't do it. We don't do it because it is wrong"

- Frank Miller

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This quote by Frank Miller speaks with the idea of heroism and morality. He is suggesting that the standard expression "criminal offense doesn't pay" is outdated and oversimplified. Miller is suggesting that the factor we do not dedicate criminal activities is not since of the prospective repercussions, however due to the fact that it is wrong. He is suggesting that heroism is not defined by the possible rewards or penalties, however by the moral options we make. Miller is emphasizing that heroism is not about the possible benefits, but about doing what is right. He is suggesting that we ought to not be motivated by the possible rewards of our actions, however by the ethical ramifications of our choices. In this method, Miller is suggesting that heroism is defined by our moral options, not by the possible benefits or penalties.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Frank Miller somewhere between January 27, 1957 and today. He/she was a famous Artist from USA. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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