I was in uniform for four years, and I know that heroism doesn’t occur from taking orders, but rather from people who through their own willpower and strength are willing to sacrifice their lives for an idea.
Thor Heyerdahl Quotes
Circumstances cause us to act the way we do. We should always bear this in mind before judging the actions of others. I realized this from the start during World War II.
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Birth: | 6th October, 1914 |
Death: | 18th April, 2002 |
Nationality: | Italian, Norwegian |
Profession: | Explorer |
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