"True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others, at whatever cost."
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Arthur Ashe
(1943-1993) American World No. 1 professional tennis player
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Reminds me of Sgt. York. If any of you don't know who he was, get the movie "Sgt. York" and see a real hero of WW1.
 -- jim k, Austin     
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    Right, and that's the thing, the real heroes are the unsung heroes. Arthur Ashe was a class act.
     -- E Archer, NYC     
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     -- Mike, Norwalk      
     
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