Heroism is endurance for one moment more.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Heroism is defined by enduring just a bit longer than seems possible.
- In plain terms
- Heroism means keeping going for one more moment when you want to stop.
- What can you take from it?
- Endurance beyond normal limits defines heroic action.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What stops you from enduring?
- Is one moment enough to define heroism?
Another view
Endurance alone may not make an act heroic without moral purpose.
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