I would probably have to go with my mom or dad. I admire a lot of people, but I would not be who I am without all they have done for me. What about you?
I can definitely understand that, I have always seen my dad as my hero, he has always seemed very invincible. But I guess on a less personal level, I have always been inspired by Bill gates and all that he has been doing to fight poverty and his overall willingness to give up everything. Not only has he put his money where his mouth is, he has pushed many to do the same.
He is a great example of a good man using his wealth for the better. He is most certainly a good hero! If we are talking about historical heroes, I would probably go with Amelia Earhart. Even though she was not the first femal pilot, and she was not the last, she paved the way for women to have more chances to fly, both literally and Metaphorically. do you have any historical heroes you especially like? Or admire?
It may sound terrible because many people hate him, but I have always love Napoleon Boneparte. He is an inspiring tale of hard work and intellect. He was not the underdog, but he came in and gave it all he had and he definitely proved himself a worth leader. I mean many nations desired to be overtaken by him simply because of his power to lift a nation by his policies. His banking policies were revolutionary.
That is an interesting hero. I read war and peace by leo Tolstoy, and he is mentioned in the novel. He definitely is an interesting historical figure. It would be interesting To sit down and know him, to understand exactly what he was thinking when he did what he did. He was a very powerful man, and he could have done a lot more good if he wasn't So focused on giving himself power. It also would be interesting to know what the other leaders in that era were thinking when they spoke with him and also fought against him. How long have you looked to Napoleon as a hero?
To be honest, like as long as I can remember. Truly the fact that he could be seen as an all powerful dictator and yet the masses loved him shows the ability to have power and not be controlled by it. To have the respect and love because of who you are and what you do, not simply out of fear. He clearly had that power and was respected and loved, not just feared. Thats why the French wars are cool after his fall.
That is a good point. Not many leaders are thought of that way. However, I also do appreciate leaders that have power and are not so harsh. Do you speak French?
That is true, power can be a challenge when it is spread so thin. People begin to forget who you are. I do not. I was required to take a class in school, as Canada is billingual, but didn't learn anything. eh?