HEROISM
A hero is a gifted person. He has extraordinary qualities in
his specific field. He out-performs others and becomes a leader. He is looked
upon for solution to all the problems of his followers. He achieves this status
both by birth and experience. His popularity continues to rise and he starts
demanding hero-worship. A time comes when he cannot do without being admired,
exalted and glorified. This makes him proud. He starts looking down upon some
of his rival. It is also possible that
his hidden weaknesses may start showing themselves and his esteem mat start declining.
A great fact is that
no hero is perfect. He does have some tragic flaw in his character.
It is a popular saying that there are heroes in evil as well
as good.
A sensible piece of advice is that worship your heroes from
afar; contact withers them.
German poet Goethe said : No body is a hero to his valet.
Finally, what a French author Laurent Beaumelle (1726-73)
said: Of two heroes , he is the greatest who esteems his rivals most.
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G.R.Kanwal
15 April 2024
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