Uplifting Quotes About Heroes That Will Inspire You

Heroes come in many forms, sometimes, they are the people in movies who wear capes and fight villains to save the world. Heroes are also those special people who make a positive difference to the people around them everyday.

What makes a hero is not superhuman strength or invincibility, but their ability to show acts of courage, kindness and taking positive action, even when no one is looking, to make a difference.

The truth is, you are already a hero when you show up every day, face the world with a positive attitude and make choices that show your strength, courage and compassion.

Whether you are helping a friend through a difficult time, standing up for what is right in the world, or simply doing your best in the face of uncertainty, you embody the special qualities that define a true hero.

To become a hero in your own life, you don’t need to wait for a dramatic moment or to make a grand gesture. Sometimes, it is about being more positive and taking action that will make a difference to the people and the world around you.

This collection of quotes about heroes celebrate the hero that is within us all.

I really hope that these quotes will inspire you to become the hero in your own story and they remind you that no act of kindness is ever too small to matter.

Quotes About Heroes

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

2. “Heroes are made by the paths they choose, not the power they are graced with.” ― Brodi Ashton

3. “A hero is someone who chooses to stand when everyone else sits, to speak when everyone else is silent, and to act when others are frozen.”

4. “I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom.” ― Bob Dylan

5. “Sometimes you have to be your own hero.”

6. “A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” ― Christoper Reeve

7. “The simple act of caring is heroic.” ― Edward Albert

8. “We often look for heroes in the wrong places. Real heroes are those quietly helping others when no one is watching.”

9. “Live your life like you’re the hero in your own movie.” ― Joe Rogan

Hero Quotes

10. “I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people.” ― Maya Angelou

11. “Being a hero is not necessarily wearing a mask and cape and saving the world, it can be as simple as doing the right thing.” ― Steven Magee

12. “Through adversity we find our heroes.” ― Steve Gleason

13. “A hero is someone who can keep going even when they have every reason to quit.” ― Rick Riordan

14. “Hard times don’t create heroes. It is during the hard times when the ‘hero’ within us is revealed.” ― Bob Riley

15. “A true hero isn’t measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart.” ― Hercules (Disney Movie)

16. “Guardian angels are the silent heroes of our lives, protecting us from the shadows we may never see.”

17. “A hero is a man or woman who defies adversity by doing what he or she believes is right in spite of fear.” ― Tony Robbins

18. “Our admiration for a hero is not due to the greatness of his deeds, but to the greatness of the principles he fights for.”

19. “Being a hero doesn’t mean you succeed in saving the day. It just means you tried.” ― James Marsters

Inspirational Hero Quotes

20. “Heroes may not be braver than anyone else. They’re just braver five minutes longer.”

21. “Poor is the nation that has no heroes, but poorer still is the nation that having heroes, fails to remember and honor them.” ― Marcus Cicero

22. “The best thing I did was to choose the right heroes.” ― Warren Buffett

23. “My heroes are just everyday people who work hard, are honest and have integrity.” ― Jordin Sparks

24. “Not all heroes wear capes.”

25. “You are the hero of your own story.” ― Joseph Campbell

As you come to the end of these quotes about heroes, remember that the power to create positive change is already within you.

Every action that you take and every challenge that you face, is an opportunity to embrace your inner hero.

Step forward with the knowledge that your positive actions, no matter how small, are shaping the world around you.

So, take a moment today to be kind, be brave, and believe in yourself. The world is waiting for you to make a positive difference.

You already have what it takes to be the hero that your story deserves!