A lion doesn't concern itself with the opinion of sheep. Game Of Thrones, George R.R. Martin
We reside in a pretty rough world.
Every time an individual rises in this world there are 100 vicious wolves trying to bring him down. They come out in packs with their piercing sharpened teeth looking for ways to destroy anything they can sink into... and frequently, they are pretty successful in doing it. It's horrid what happens to people nowadays who are attempting to do something in this world. It doesn't matter if it's positive even, the wolves will always find a way. I suspect this is the way that it's usually been? Maybe it'll always be this way.
But we need a new type of hero.
We need a lion who doesn't concern itself with the viewpoints of those sheep who have truly never stepped into and failed in the arena. That's the kind of hero we need. Not someone that was born great, but a woman or man who built themselves from the ashes in the depths and who will constantly take a stand for what they believe in and what they love.
Wouldn't that give the people something to root for? I think as a society we are obsessive about perfect figures - if that be a body or a character. We idealize this concept of perfection and yet there truly isn't such a thing. What we actually need is someone who really admits deep imperfection and celebrates it. And, in spite of having that deep sense of being flawed, tries to grow every single day and bring light into the world.
We truly require someone who will rise confidently above all the foolishness and take a stand for something larger than merely cash, sex, drugs, and so on. We need an ordinary man or woman - ready to be extraordinary in faith, love, and compassion.
We reside in a pretty rough world.
Every time an individual rises in this world there are 100 vicious wolves trying to bring him down. They come out in packs with their piercing sharpened teeth looking for ways to destroy anything they can sink into... and frequently, they are pretty successful in doing it. It's horrid what happens to people nowadays who are attempting to do something in this world. It doesn't matter if it's positive even, the wolves will always find a way. I suspect this is the way that it's usually been? Maybe it'll always be this way.
But we need a new type of hero.
We need a lion who doesn't concern itself with the viewpoints of those sheep who have truly never stepped into and failed in the arena. That's the kind of hero we need. Not someone that was born great, but a woman or man who built themselves from the ashes in the depths and who will constantly take a stand for what they believe in and what they love.
Wouldn't that give the people something to root for? I think as a society we are obsessive about perfect figures - if that be a body or a character. We idealize this concept of perfection and yet there truly isn't such a thing. What we actually need is someone who really admits deep imperfection and celebrates it. And, in spite of having that deep sense of being flawed, tries to grow every single day and bring light into the world.
We truly require someone who will rise confidently above all the foolishness and take a stand for something larger than merely cash, sex, drugs, and so on. We need an ordinary man or woman - ready to be extraordinary in faith, love, and compassion.
About the Author:
Evan Sanders is the author of The Words Of Encouragement, a website dedicated to bringing the best quotes, motivational content on the web, and blogs all to one place. Interested in what else George R.R. Martin has to say about life? You can really learn a lot by going through these Game Of Thrones Quotes. It's not my usual type of post, but there's some real wisdom in these quotes.