Why Do Heroes Aren T Brave
Heroes aren’t brave because they have no fear, but because they are willing to overcome that fear. The denotation of courage is ‘the ability to do something that frightens one.’ A hero doesn’t display courage if he isn’t fearful of his circumstances or the actions he must take. The triumph over fear, overcoming something hard, dangerous, or frightening, is what shows bravery. Willingly going against fear-no matter how big it is-to rescue, save, or bring justice, is heroic. The former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, once said, “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” A cowardice may seem to have the simple way out, being subject to backing out and not having to face difficult situations, however, the act of bravery bears more fruit in character. While a coward reaps nothing more than a failure mentality, a hero-someone brave- overcomes fear and grows a mentality of endurance. After shying away from trials, a coward sees that he can’t do strenuous work (or won’t) and doesn’t try again, but a brave man sees that he can overcome hard things and is encouraged to jump over more hurdles. Having run from multiple battles,
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Police keep us safe, security guards keep a watchful eye, agencies take on cases to eliminate danger and protect the citizens of the world. Being the source of freedom and all around defense, present day militaries strive to keep their country safe. These heroes that risk their lives 24/7 on behalf of others, if not for them, the world would not be as known now. Freedom was established by heroes from past and present. Heroism is what countries-like America-were founded because of. Everyone owes their life and freedom to heroes. If not for brave acts and willing soldiers this earth would not be free, and if America isn’t free- that means you aren’t
Police keep us safe, security guards keep a watchful eye, agencies take on cases to eliminate danger and protect the citizens of the world. Being the source of freedom and all around defense, present day militaries strive to keep their country safe. These heroes that risk their lives 24/7 on behalf of others, if not for them, the world would not be as known now. Freedom was established by heroes from past and present. Heroism is what countries-like America-were founded because of. Everyone owes their life and freedom to heroes. If not for brave acts and willing soldiers this earth would not be free, and if America isn’t free- that means you aren’t