Quote by Lester Bangs

They wouldn't be heroes if they were infallible, in fact they wouldn't be heroes if they weren't miserable wretched dogs, the pariahs of the earth, besides which the only reason to build up an idol is to tear it down again.

They wouldn't be heroes if they were infallible, in fact the

Summary

This quote suggests that heroes are not perfect and flawless individuals, but rather they are flawed and imperfect like any other person. In fact, their imperfections and struggles are what make them heroes. They are often depicted as miserable and wretched, outcasts in society. The quote also implies that the idolization of heroes is a temporary phenomenon, as the purpose is to eventually find their faults and bring them down. Hence, heroes can only be truly revered once their weaknesses and shortcomings are acknowledged.

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Heroes/heroism

By Lester Bangs

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