“- ¿Y qué es un héroe? [...] - Alguien que se cree un héroe y acierta. O alguien que tiene el coraje y el instinto de la virtud, y por eso no se equivoca nunca, o por lo menos no se equivoca en el único momento en que importa no equivocarse, y por lo tanto no puede no ser un héroe [...]”
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Javier Cercas is a Spanish writer known for his historical novels and critical works. His writings often explore themes of politics, history, and memory, with his 'Trilogy of Empires' being particularly notable. more
“Pain is what makes us human. Being able to keep fighting despite the pain is what makes us heroes.”
“Death isn’t a luxury heroes are permitted.”
“Lack of imagination gives his heroism to the hero”