John Eldredge Quotes

Men want a battle to fight, an adventure to live, and a beauty to rescue. That is what is written in their hearts. That is what little boys play at. That is what men's movies are about. You just see it. It is undeniable.

I like stories of the classic hero, of good versus evil, the ones in which the good guys wear white and the bad guys wear black... and I love a good sword fight.

That's why 'Star Wars' is appealing. You watch someone fight the perilous monster.

...it is only when a man goes out into the world with the thought that there are heroisms all round him, and with the desire all alive in his heart to follow any which may come within sight of him, that he breaks away... from the life he knows, and ventures forth into the wonderful mystic twilight land where lie the great adventures and the great rewards.

You both ... you both saved me?" "Come on," said Luis. "You make it sound like it was hard for Val to go to the Unseelie Court, strike a deal with Roiben, challenge Mabry to a duel, win back your heart, and then get back here during rush hour.

Not all men were meant to dance with dragons.

‘Tis better to have fought and lost, Than not to have fought at all.

I'm not, like, an action-hero guy.

You get to choose what monsters you want to slay. I'm sorry to say this again, but let's face it - the Force is with you.

I think the best thing to say is that I was born to fight.

Men climb mountains, scale heights, venture into the unexplored to prove to other men it can be done.

Playing the greatest warrior in the seven kingdoms, that's absolutely no pressure.

I'm a tough guy. I'm ready to battle with anybody.

I love the challenge of any adventure.

I consider myself a gladiator.

You learn over years of expeditions that having faith, and putting one foot in front of the other, you do end up pulling off climbs that seem completely impossible. There's a certain beauty to that. It has an allure.

I love to battle with the best of them.

I wanted to be like the heroes of the books I read. That's why I wanted to go to the jungle. I wasn't interested in danger from the adrenaline aspect, I was more interested in the romance.

I've always fancied being a bit of warrior, on a horse swinging a sword around, sorting out the men... Oh yes, that sounds lovely.

As a man, you think, 'Hey, man, I want to be like Bond or Tintin.'

Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers, singers of songs.

I wonder is it because men are cowards in heart that they admire bravery so much, and place military valor so far beyond every other quality for reward and worship.

So let the way wind up the hill or down, O’er rough or smooth, the journey will be joy; Still seeking what I sought when but a boy, New friendship, high adventure, and a crown. My heart will keep the courage of the quest, And hope the road’s last turn will be the best.

Into the sky to win or die.