Societies need heroes. So we travel to places where the revisionists cannot dismantle the great. - David Gemmell

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I'm still working! I think of all the other comics that didn't get the light shined on them, just because it's just how fame works, and it's unfortunate. But there are so many great comics out there who are still working, and I still see them.

David Gemmell

Societies need heroes. So we travel to places where the revisionists cannot dismantle the great.

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Do not speak badly of yourself, for the warrior that is inside you hears your words and is lessened by them.

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Nothing of real worth can ever be bought. Love, friendship, honour, valour, respect. All these things have to be earned.

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A warrior feeds his body well; he trains it; works on it. Where he lacks knowledge, he studies. But above all he must believe. He must believe in his strength of will, of purpose, of heart and soul.

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Never violate a woman, nor harm a child. Do not lie, cheat or steal. These things are for lesser men. Protect the weak against the evil strong. And never allow thoughts of gain to lead you into the persuit of evil.

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Heroes are people who face down their fears. It is that simple. A child afraid of the dark who one day blows out the candle; a women terrified of the pain of childbirth who says, 'It is time to become a mother'. Heroism does not always live on the battlefield.

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