Quote by Daniel J. Boorstin

In our world of big names, our true heroes tend to be anonymous. In this life of illusion and quasi-illusion, the person of solid virtues who can be admired for something more substantial than his well-knowness often proves to be the unsung hero: the teacher, the nurse, the mother, the honest cop, the hard worker at lonely, underpaid, unglamorous, unpublicized jobs.

In our world of big names, our true heroes tend to be anonym

Summary

This quote highlights the tendency of society to idolize celebrities and famous figures, often overlooking the true heroes who may not be recognized or celebrated in the same way. It suggests that in a world filled with illusions and superficiality, it is the individuals who possess genuine virtues and contribute to society in meaningful ways, such as teachers, nurses, mothers, honest cops, and diligent and underappreciated workers, who truly deserve admiration and recognition as unsung heroes.

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Heroes/heroism

By Daniel J. Boorstin

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