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Jolyne ignored him, and her thoughts drifted back to a very gentle giant.
Jonathan Joestar, apparently her... three times? Grandfather.
She knew so little about him, and yet, he's been an important factor ever since she showed up. For one, he caught her without even knowing her inside the turtle, and he's shown her nothing but kindness from the start. She can't say that for the large portion of people she's met in her life, excluding her mother of course.
...And despite being a giant with bulging muscles, he's not cocky about it in the slightest, on the contrary, he seems extremely humble and knows the word "Gentleman" in the truest form.
Damn, why couldn't Jotaro have been like that?
Jonathan Joestar, apparently her... three times? Grandfather.
She knew so little about him, and yet, he's been an important factor ever since she showed up. For one, he caught her without even knowing her inside the turtle, and he's shown her nothing but kindness from the start. She can't say that for the large portion of people she's met in her life, excluding her mother of course.
...And despite being a giant with bulging muscles, he's not cocky about it in the slightest, on the contrary, he seems extremely humble and knows the word "Gentleman" in the truest form.
Damn, why couldn't Jotaro have been like that?
Film — Animated
Jethro: My children, let us give thanks for this bountiful food, and let us also give thanks for the presence of this brave young man, whom we honor here tonight.
Moses: Please sir, I wish you wouldn't. I have done nothing in my life worth honoring.
Jethro: First, you rescue Tzipporah from Egypt, then you you defend my young daughters from brigands - you think that is nothing? It seems you don't know what is worthy of honor.
Moses: Please sir, I wish you wouldn't. I have done nothing in my life worth honoring.
Jethro: First, you rescue Tzipporah from Egypt, then you you defend my young daughters from brigands - you think that is nothing? It seems you don't know what is worthy of honor.
Film — Live-Action
Jim Gordon: I never said thank you.
Batman: And you'll never have to.
Batman: And you'll never have to.
Johann Schmidt: Arrogance may not be a uniquely American trait, but I must say, you do it better than anyone. But there are limits to what even you can do, Captain, or did Erskine tell you otherwise?
Steve Rogers: He told me you were insane.
Schmidt: Ah. He resented my genius and tried to deny me what was rightfully mine, but he gave you everything. So, what made you so special?
Steve: Nothing. I'm just a kid from Brooklyn.
Steve Rogers: He told me you were insane.
Schmidt: Ah. He resented my genius and tried to deny me what was rightfully mine, but he gave you everything. So, what made you so special?
Steve: Nothing. I'm just a kid from Brooklyn.
"I'm no leader. I do what I have to do. Sometimes, people come with me."
—Edgar Friendly, Demolition Man
"The twenty-second day of September in the year 1400 by Shire reckoning. Bag End, Bagshot Row, Hobbiton, West Farthing, The Shire, Middle Earth. The Third Age of this world. 'There and Back Again, A Hobbit’s Tale, by Bilbo Baggins'. Now, where to begin? Ah, yes. 'Concerning Hobbits'. Hobbits have been living and farming in the four Farthings of the Shire for many hundreds of years. Quite content to ignore and be ignored by the world of the Big Folk. Middle Earth being, after all, full of strange creatures beyond count. Hobbits must seem of little importance, being neither renowned as great warriors, nor counted amongst the very wise. In fact, it has been remarked by some that Hobbits' only real passion is for food. A rather unfair observation as we have also developed a keen interest in the brewing of ales and the smoking of pipeweed. But where our hearts truly lie is in peace and quiet and good tilled earth. For all Hobbits share a love of all things that grow. And yes, no doubt to others, our ways seem quaint. But today of all days, it is brought home to me it is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life."
— Bilbo Baggins, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Extended Edition
"No, no, no, please. I'm honored. But just as two of you were born that night... there's another here, equally worthy. I'm certain of it."
— Albus Dumbledore to the baby Qilin, who bowed before him and proved him worthy of becoming the Supreme Mugwump, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
Literature
Annabeth: Don't you ever feel that way? Like you could do a better job if you ran the world?
Percy: Um ... no. Me running the world would kind of be a nightmare.
Annabeth: Then you’re lucky. Hubris isn’t your fatal flaw.
Percy: Um ... no. Me running the world would kind of be a nightmare.
Annabeth: Then you’re lucky. Hubris isn’t your fatal flaw.
—Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Sea of Monsters
Live-Action TV
Destroyer: Pitiful. Can this world do no better than you as their champion?
Brigadier: Probably. I just do the best I can.
Brigadier: Probably. I just do the best I can.
— Doctor Who, "Battlefield"
Sergeant Lipton: Sir? These men are just glad to have you as our CO. They're happy to have a good leader again.
Lieutenant Speirs: Well, from what I've heard, they've always had one. I've been told there's always been one man they could count on. Led them into the Bois Jacques, held them together when they had the crap shelled out of them in the woods. Every day, he kept their spirits up, kept the men focused, gave 'em direction, all the things a good combat leader does. You don't have any idea who I'm talking about, do you?
Lipton: No sir.
Speirs: Hell, it was you, First Sergeant. Ever since Winters made Battalion, you've been the leader of Easy Company.
Lieutenant Speirs: Well, from what I've heard, they've always had one. I've been told there's always been one man they could count on. Led them into the Bois Jacques, held them together when they had the crap shelled out of them in the woods. Every day, he kept their spirits up, kept the men focused, gave 'em direction, all the things a good combat leader does. You don't have any idea who I'm talking about, do you?
Lipton: No sir.
Speirs: Hell, it was you, First Sergeant. Ever since Winters made Battalion, you've been the leader of Easy Company.
Music
I'm on top of the world because of you
All I wanted to do is follow you
I'll keep singing along to all of you
I'll keep singing along
I'm on top of the world because of you
I did nothing that they could never do
I'll keep playing along with all of you
I'll keep playing along
All I wanted to do is follow you
I'll keep singing along to all of you
I'll keep singing along
I'm on top of the world because of you
I did nothing that they could never do
I'll keep playing along with all of you
I'll keep playing along
Hatsune Miku, "Miku" by Anamanaguchi
Toys
"He never thought he was a true Toa-hero. He always said he wasn’t an athlete or a leader, ‘just a translator.’ He turned out to be the greatest of us all."
— Kongu regarding Matoro, BIONICLE
Video Games
Lucina: Thank you for your reinforcements, Lord Marth. Just what I'd expect from the Hero-King. It is an honor to share your battlefield.
Marth: Please, Lucina. I did nothing to warrant such praise.
Lucina: You showed up when I needed you most. It was just as the legends say! Rescuing your allies and driving back your foes in one fell swoop! Beloved not only by his comrades, but known to charm his enemies as well.
Marth: I assure you, those stories are greatly exaggerated.
Lucina: That cannot be! I grew up believing in these tales. Hero-King Marth was the hope for all who lived in my world. That's why I... I took your name and fought to spread that hope.
Marth: But you must realize not everything is as the legends say.
Lucina: Well, I guess you are a bit different from what I imagined. It's said you slew a dragon, so I pictured you as a relentless warrior. But in reality you're calm and kind, and you care for your friends. And you just... I mean... You're amazing! That's what I'm trying to say!
Marth: When you put it that way... it makes me very uncomfortable.
Lucina: And so humble, too!
Marth: If you say so. If I may change the subject...
Marth: Please, Lucina. I did nothing to warrant such praise.
Lucina: You showed up when I needed you most. It was just as the legends say! Rescuing your allies and driving back your foes in one fell swoop! Beloved not only by his comrades, but known to charm his enemies as well.
Marth: I assure you, those stories are greatly exaggerated.
Lucina: That cannot be! I grew up believing in these tales. Hero-King Marth was the hope for all who lived in my world. That's why I... I took your name and fought to spread that hope.
Marth: But you must realize not everything is as the legends say.
Lucina: Well, I guess you are a bit different from what I imagined. It's said you slew a dragon, so I pictured you as a relentless warrior. But in reality you're calm and kind, and you care for your friends. And you just... I mean... You're amazing! That's what I'm trying to say!
Marth: When you put it that way... it makes me very uncomfortable.
Lucina: And so humble, too!
Marth: If you say so. If I may change the subject...
Kyle: Think about it, once we save everybody, we'll be heroes when we get back home, huh?
Malt: Hmm, heroes... I'd be satisfied just to eat some of the sweets Grandma makes than anything epic like that.
Malt: Hmm, heroes... I'd be satisfied just to eat some of the sweets Grandma makes than anything epic like that.
Hack: That jacket's so cool. It's a Gasco army one, right?
Malt: Yeah. I got it from Lieutenant Muscat after the war. She made a big deal about it being some sign of appreciation.
Hack: That's awesome. You're like the hero of Gasco, now!
Malt: I wouldn't go that far. Plus, if I'm a hero, that means all of you are, too.
Hack: I dunno. I think you're our leader because everyone knows you're the real deal.
Malt: I'm just the leader because I'm the oldest. All of you work and fight just as hard as me. We've been through lots together.
Hack: True. I guess you and me are war buddies, then!
Malt: Yeah. I got it from Lieutenant Muscat after the war. She made a big deal about it being some sign of appreciation.
Hack: That's awesome. You're like the hero of Gasco, now!
Malt: I wouldn't go that far. Plus, if I'm a hero, that means all of you are, too.
Hack: I dunno. I think you're our leader because everyone knows you're the real deal.
Malt: I'm just the leader because I'm the oldest. All of you work and fight just as hard as me. We've been through lots together.
Hack: True. I guess you and me are war buddies, then!
Admiral Hackett: I didn't think it could be done, Commander. You managed to secure the base and neutralize the biotics without a single civilian casualty.
Commander Shepard: Just doing my job, Admiral. I couldn't let innocent lives be lost.
Admiral Hackett: I wish every soldier had your definition of "just doing your job". You're a credit to the uniform, Shepard. We're in your debt.
Commander Shepard: Just doing my job, Admiral. I couldn't let innocent lives be lost.
Admiral Hackett: I wish every soldier had your definition of "just doing your job". You're a credit to the uniform, Shepard. We're in your debt.
"For the second time in my life, I kicked the living shit out of an immortal. My prize? The Hourglass. Now I can change history. Talk about ridonkulous cosmic power. But despite what you may think about Beverly Hills girls, that is so not my style. The Chosen One thing is for the Liu Kangs and Kitanas of the world. In the next timeline, all I want is to be a model soldier. To command the next generation of Special Forces. We were born to defend Earthrealm. Just like the heroes that inspired me, my parents. Okay, so there's one more thing I want: my mom back. Not just for me, but for Dad. He and my mom deserve a happily-ever-after retirement. We'll never know how different things were the last time around. But we'll be together... a family... and that's all that matters."
— Cassie Cage's Tower Ending, Mortal Kombat 11
Webcomics
Jean: "You're allowed to get scared! I think you're incredible for..."
Bob: "No! Stop... saying stuff like that!! You an' the Princess, you're always giving me credit for, like team stuff! We all worked to get out of that... cone! An' Molly brought the space cops. Even Golly bringing Gosh... sort of helped! Look, I'm tired of people talking like I'm something really special. It's actually startin' to creep me out! Even the butterfly guy! — Frickin' meaning of life!!...?!! Why does anyone think I know what I'm doing?"
Jean: "Uh... because you're still alive, maybe?"
Bob: "......Heh. Golly and Molly are right. I don't go looking for... stuff to do. I just sorta fumble along when it happens."
Bob: "No! Stop... saying stuff like that!! You an' the Princess, you're always giving me credit for, like team stuff! We all worked to get out of that... cone! An' Molly brought the space cops. Even Golly bringing Gosh... sort of helped! Look, I'm tired of people talking like I'm something really special. It's actually startin' to creep me out! Even the butterfly guy! — Frickin' meaning of life!!...?!! Why does anyone think I know what I'm doing?"
Jean: "Uh... because you're still alive, maybe?"
Bob: "......Heh. Golly and Molly are right. I don't go looking for... stuff to do. I just sorta fumble along when it happens."
Western Animation
Storkules: You're a hero, whether you want to be or not.
Donald: I do not. But thanks, friend Storkules!
Donald: I do not. But thanks, friend Storkules!
Real Life
"If he does that, he will be the greatest man in the world."
—King George III, on hearing that George Washington planned to retire from the presidency after two terms
I saw the snares that the enemy spreads out over the world and I said groaning, "What can get through from such snares?" Then I heard a voice saying to me, "Humility."
— Abba Anthony of Egypt, quoted in The Sayings of the Desert Fathers
