“Could it be ... that the hero is one who is willing to set out, take the first step, shoulder something? Perhaps the hero is one who puts his foot upon a path not knowing what he may expect from life but in some way feeling in his bones that life expects something of him.”
Quote by P. L. Travers
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P. L. Travers
P. L. Travers, born Phyllis Lillian Travers, was an English novelist best known for her creation of the 'Mary Poppins' series. Her works, which have been adapted into the famous film 'Mary Poppins,' are celebrated for their unique style and deep insight into the psychology of children. more
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