Hello. I am Deepak Kundu, an avid book reader and quotes collector. Here is a list of 12 quotes that I liked and saved while reading The Hero Code book by William H. McRaven. I hope you enjoy reading them.
The Hero Code Quotes
Life can be complicated at times. But the challenges you face are the same ones that billions of people have encountered throughout history. Those who have conquered the obstacles before them, whether personal or professional, have one thing in common. They never gave up. Neither should you!.
from The Hero Code book by William H. McRaven
The hard truth is that Superman is not coming to save the day. Each of us will have to do our part. Each of us will have to find the hero inside and bring it forth. So, grab a towel, hop on a chair, and let’s take that leap!.
from The Hero Code book by William H. McRaven
To be humble is to recognize that one’s intellect, one’s physical strengths, one’s wealth all pale when compared to the vastness, the complexity, the richness, the power, and the grandeur of the universe.
from The Hero Code book by William H. McRaven
Start by giving a little of yourself, every day. Give a little time to your friends. Give a little of your treasure to a worthy cause. Give a little love to your family. Every day—without fail—give a little of yourself. The giving will become a habit, a part of your character. In a month, in a year, in a decade, in a lifetime, all that sacrifice will add up to something special. If you do this, the sacrifice will be a blessing, a reward, a magnificent obsession, and no burden will be too great—and you will leave behind a legacy worthy of respect and admiration. A hero.
from The Hero Code book by William H. McRaven
Honesty is the cornerstone of integrity, the foundation upon which all other aspects of your character will be built.
from The Hero Code book by William H. McRaven
Being a hero will not be easy. And what makes real heroes are their struggles and their ability to overcome them.
from The Hero Code book by William H. McRaven
Success is not just a function of brains or brawn, of talent or intellect, of skill or resourcefulness, but of perseverance. Genius without resolve is just another passing person with a bright idea.
from The Hero Code book by William H. McRaven
I am often asked about what it takes to get through Navy SEAL training. […] I have seen the finest athletes in the nation drop out after the first week, and conversely, I have seen young men with just a little talent excel in training. The answer is simple. To get through SEAL training, you just don’t quit. Period. That’s it.
from The Hero Code book by William H. McRaven
The idea of duty is a simple one. We all have a job to do in life. Whether that job is serving customers in a restaurant, taking care of our family, teaching our children, policing our cities, caring for the ill and infirm, protecting our gate, following the military Code of Conduct, or leading the country, we must do our job to the best of our ability. We must do our job well, not because it serves our interests, but because it serves the interests of others. We do not live in this world alone. Duty is a recognition that you have a responsibility to your fellow man and woman. It is an unselfish act, whether great or small, that contributes to the welfare of humanity. That is what makes it so very powerful. If you want to be a hero, it’s easy. Just do your duty!.
from The Hero Code book by William H. McRaven
Humor is one of the most important qualities for any hero. If you want to show courage, laugh in the face of danger. If you want to show humility, laugh at yourself. If you want to sacrifice, sacrifice your vanity for a joke. If you want to be compassionate, let humor soften the blow of the pain. If you want to be honest, chuckle at your shortcomings. If you want to give hope, use humor to lighten the darkness. If you want to persevere through tough times, you had better learn to laugh. Find your comedic voice and use your wit to save those around you, to free them from their sorrow, to give them joy, and to help them see the humor in the darkest of times. This is what real heroes do.
from The Hero Code book by William H. McRaven
Forgiveness will never be easy. It was not meant to be. It takes a strong person to forgive. But the act of forgiving will strengthen your character immeasurably and it will rid you of hatred that is the demise of so many good men and women.
from The Hero Code book by William H. McRaven
We call people heroes for a reason. Their actions rise above the crowd. They separate themselves from the weak-kneed, the bench-sitters, those who lack the moral fortitude to do the right thing, and, in the end, the heroes make us better people, a better society, and a better world.
from The Hero Code book by William H. McRaven