Words of Wisdom — May 27, 2014

Joseph Campbell on What Defines a Hero

“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” – Joseph Campbell

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“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.”

– Joseph Campbell

The most counterintuitive, surprising, and impactful new stories delivered to your inbox every Thursday.

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