Steven Pressfield Quotes

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

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.

Being selfless is not that different from being brave. It is when you are selfless that you are the bravest.

In the film world, we can all be heroes. In the real world, where heroism can cost you your life or the life of the ones you love, people aren't so willing to make those sacrifices. When they do, they are set apart from the rest of us.

Heroism is endurance for one moment more.

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

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

Woman and men of retiring timidity are cowardly only in dangers which affect themselves, but the first to rescue when others are in danger.

I'd rather give my life than be afraid to give it.

Heroism often results as a response to extreme events.

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.

For us, someone who is willing to step forward and help is much more courageous than someone who is merely fulfilling the role.

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.

I have enormous respect for anyone who would offer to sacrifice their life to defend my right to live. Is there any greater gift one can give another?

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.

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.

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

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

Heroes are people who rise to the occasion and slip quietly 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.

I like to say I'm not a hero.

I am not a hero.