Each man is a hero and an oracle to somebody.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Everyone holds the power to inspire or guide at least one other person in their life.
- In plain terms
- Every person is a hero to someone else.
- What can you take from it?
- You matter to someone.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who sees you as a hero?
- How do you help others?
Another view
It assumes everyone has a hero; some may feel invisible or ignored.
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