It wasn't who a person believed himself to be or what he pretended he would do in a given situation. It was what he did when he got there that defined him.

Robert Kurson
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Sometimes it can be hard to know who you are and what you stand for. It’s hard to define yourself in a world of stereotypes, where everyone plays a role and only plays the part they have been assigned. But, if you focus on doing what is right when you get there, then you will be able to define yourself in the long run.

Source: Crashing Through: A True Story Of Risk, Adventure, And The Man Who Dared To See

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