Peter S. BeagleGreat heroes need great sorrows and burdens, or half their greatness goes unnoticed. It is all part of the fairy tale.
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Great heroes need great sorrows and burdens, or half their greatness goes unnoticed. It is all part of the fairy tale. The words “fairy tale” refer to two types of stories: stories that are meant to be taken as a warning and stories that are meant to be taken as a guide. Now, when we’re talking about a hero, we can define a hero through his or her actions.
The word “hero” also refers to a person who is admired for his or her strength and courage. What makes a hero great? It seems that to be a great hero, one must have great sorrows and burdens. These sorrows and burdens may come from either real events in his or her life or from things that he or she creates for other people.
Source: The Last Unicorn
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