Quote by Aaron Sorkin, West Wing (20 Hour
More than any time in recent history, America's destiny is not of our own choosing. We did not seek nor did we provoke an assault on our freedom and our way of life. We did not expect nor did we invite a confrontation with evil. Yet the true measure of a people's strength is how they rise to master that moment when it does arive...The streets of heaven are too crowded with angels, but every time we think we have measured our capacity to meet a challenge, we look up and we're reminded that that capacity may well be limitless. This is a time for American heroes. We will do what is hard. We will achieve what is great. This is a time for American heroes and we reach for the stars...
Summary
This quote emphasizes that America's fate is not always within its control. It reflects on the unforeseen and uninvited challenges that the nation has faced. The true strength of a nation lies in how it rises to overcome such moments. The reference to the crowded streets of heaven with angels suggests that there have been many sacrifices made and lives lost in the pursuit of greatness. However, it also highlights that every time Americans feel their limits have been reached, they are reminded of their limitless capacity for resilience. It calls for American heroes to step up and tackle the impossible, reaching for greatness and aiming for the stars.
Topics
Heroes/heroism
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