The legacy of heroes - the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Heroes live on through their names and the examples they set.
- In plain terms
- Great people are remembered for who they were and what they did.
- What can you take from it?
- Honor heroes by remembering their example.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What legacy do you wish to leave?
- How do you measure a hero?
Another view
Legacy often simplifies complex individuals.
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