Victor Hugo (1802–1885) French poet, novelist, and dramatist
Napoleon the Little (1852), Book V, IX
Napoleon the Little (1852)
Victor Hugo (1802–1885) French poet, novelist, and dramatist
Napoleon the Little (1852), Book V, IX
Napoleon the Little (1852)
“Now always be the best, my boy, the bravest,
and hold your head up high above the others.”
VI. 208 (tr. Robert Fagles).
Iliad (c. 750 BC)
“Remember, heads high. Smiles. They're going to love you!”
Suzanne Collins The Hunger Games
Source: The Hunger Games
Bryce Courtenay The Power of One
Variant: Pride is holding your head up high when everyone around you has theirs bowed. Courage is what makes you do it.
Source: The Power of One