A man can be a hero if he is a scientist, or a soldier, or a drug addict, or a disc jockey, or a crummy mediocre politician. A man can be a hero because he suffers and despairs; or because he thinks logically and analytically; or because he is sensitive; or because he is cruel. Wealth establishes a man as a hero, and so does poverty. Virtually any circumstance in a man's life will make him a hero to some group of people and has a mythic rendering in the culture -- in literature, art, theater, or the daily newspapers.

Summary

This quote suggests that heroism is not solely confined to certain professions or specific traits. It argues that a man can become a hero in different ways, whether it be through their profession as a scientist, soldier, or even a disc jockey, or through personal struggles such as addiction or despair. Furthermore, the quote highlights that heroes can emerge from both positive and negative characteristics or circumstances, such as logic, sensitivity, cruelty, wealth, or poverty. Ultimately, heroism is subjective, and various life experiences can lead individuals to be regarded as heroes by different groups and celebrated through various forms of art and media.

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