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“The modern hero is a person who does something everyone thinks they could do if they were a little stronger, a little faster, a little smarter, or a little more generous. Heroes in ancient times were the link between men and perfect beings, gods. Heroes in modern times are the link between man as he is and man as he could be.”

Quote by John Edwards

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John Edwards was a former U.S. Senator from North Carolina, serving from 1999 to 2005. Born on June 10, 1953, he was known for his advocacy on health care reform and his unsuccessful bid for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2004. more

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