"The real hero is always a hero by mistake; he dreams of being an honest coward like everybody else"
- Umberto Eco
About this Quote
This quote by Umberto Eco talks to the idea that true heroism is typically accidental. The genuine hero is not someone who sets out to be heroic, but rather somebody who discovers themselves in a circumstance where they should act heroically. This hero is not looking for acknowledgment or splendor, however rather is just attempting to do the best thing. The quote also talks to the concept that most people would rather be an "truthful coward" than a hero. This is because heroism frequently includes great threat and sacrifice, and many people would rather avoid such a circumstance. The quote indicates that real heroism is not something that can be sought out, but rather something that is stumbled upon. It is a pointer that often the most heroic acts are those that are done without any thought of benefit or recognition.
This quote is written / told by Umberto Eco somewhere between January 5, 1932 and today. He/she was a famous Novelist from Italy.
The author also have 15 other quotes.
"Computers are magnificent tools for the realization of our dreams, but no machine can replace the human spark of spirit, compassion, love, and understanding"
"Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe"
"If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with success unexpected in common hours"
"Obviously one must hold oneself responsible for the evil impulses of one's dreams. In what other way can one deal with them? Unless the content of the dream rightly understood is inspired by alien spirits, it is part of my own being"
