QUOTE:“The greatest obstacle to being heroic is the doubt whether one may not be going to prove one’s self a fool; the truest heroism is, to resist the doubt; and the profoundest wisdom, to know when it ought to be resisted, and when to be obeyed.”
5 responses to “QUOTE:“The greatest obstacle to being heroic is the doubt whether one may not be going to prove one’s self a fool; the truest heroism is, to resist the doubt; and the profoundest wisdom, to know when it ought to be resisted, and when to be obeyed.””
5 responses to “QUOTE:“The greatest obstacle to being heroic is the doubt whether one may not be going to prove one’s self a fool; the truest heroism is, to resist the doubt; and the profoundest wisdom, to know when it ought to be resisted, and when to be obeyed.””
This really is a double edged sword !
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Indeed!
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Wonder whether that was heroism, a good salary or just plain foolishness?
🙂
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I’ve been researching self-sacrifice and found two that may interest you
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridget_Diver
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Baker_%28Medal_of_Honor%29
Thomas A. Baker may have regional interest to you but he is a WWII hero
Driver comes from the Civil War
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I can always depend on you! I’ll check them out.
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