Veronica Roth Quotes

I have a theory that selflessness and bravery aren't all that different.

True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.

Courage is inseparable from love and leads to what may arguably be the noblest of all warrior virtues: selflessness.

It's when you're acting selflessly that you are at your bravest." --Four in Divergent

I like to say I'm not a hero.

We remember the heroes who ran into the burning buildings to rescue those trapped inside, and the dauntless passengers on Flight 93 who laid down their lives to save others, including almost certainly those of us in the U.S. Capitol.

Real heroes are those who face death for a principle - say, to save the lives of others - without any promise of reward.

There is nothing more noble than putting yourself in the line of fire to save a life.

I'd take a bullet for just about anyone! If someone pulled out a gun, I'd step in front of you even though I've never met you.

Heroism is a matter of choice.

Heroes are people who think more of others than themselves. This is not to say that they don't think of themselves. They do. They certainly do. But they think of others more.

We humans have a powerful instinct to flee from peril. It takes a special kind of courage, a deep sense of duty, and extraordinary character to overcome these impulses and - for the sake of others - to run toward the danger.

I jumped on the grenade that was thrown at myself and my friend. I don't recommend it.

Sacrifice self to bless one another, even as God has blessed you. Forget self in laboring for mankind.

What makes a heroine? I think I can answer that. A heroine is a woman who risks going too far in order to find out how far one can go for a cause greater than herself.

Being a hero doesn’t mean you’re invincible. It just means that you’re brave enough to stand up and do what’s needed.

The brave person thinks of himself last of all.

Unselfishness is more paying, only people have not the patience to practice it.

Courage is generosity of the highest order, for the brave are prodigal of the most precious things.

Heroism is endurance for one moment more.

Better to have beasts that let themselves be killed than men who run away.

I'm fascinated how often and with what whole-heartedness people will risk their lives to perform acts of courage, sacrifice, and compassion for total strangers.

To set the cause above renown.

It's that wonderful old-fashioned idea that others come first and you come second. This was the whole ethic by which I was brought up. Others matter more than you do, so 'don't fuss, dear; get on with it.'

I am not a hero.