The Power of Film Quotes

“The hero doesn’t become a hero simply because he takes a stand against the villain; he becomes a hero because he stands for something. This can be justice, a cause, his family, friends, community, or nation. Invariably, while the villain stands for himself, the hero stands for something beyond himself.”
― Howard Suber, The Power of Film

“To choose heroism is to choose pain, sacrifice, loss, and sometimes even death. What sane person would do this? When we hear a character say to the hero, “Are you crazy?” it is often a reasonable question.”
― Howard Suber, The Power of Film

“The hero generally gains little or no reward for his sacrifice — it is the community that gains. To the extent the hero does personally gain from his sacrifice, he ceases to be a hero and becomes simply a smart operator.
Sacrifice becomes sacred when it is truly selfless.”
― Howard Suber, The Power of Film

“You seek your destiny; you succumb to your fate. Destiny originates within the self; fate comes from outside. Fate is the force that lies beyond individual will and control; it pushes you from behind. Destiny is the attracting force in front of you that acts like a magnet and that you choose to acquire.”
― Howard Suber, The Power of Film