What defines a hero ! This post is dedicated to authentic hero's past, present, and future everywhere. As well as to give people a guideline on what is a hero as some seem confounded. Hailing counterfeit's and charlatan's as hero's. Happy Canada Day, Independence Day, etc A hero is not born, he is self-made. Below I will list some of the most fundamental qualities, which a hero invariably possesses. We all do possess some of these virtues. However, what sets a hero apart from ordinary people, is that he can be expressed to be the highest or the most impeccable embodiment of all of these virtues yet flawed and human. A hero must have everyone of these virtues otherwise they are a counterfeit facsimile ! Courage : The first and the foremost quality of a hero is his courage. A hero always surmounts his fears and confronts any challenge head on. Even the faintest tinge of trepidation doesn’t linger in the heart of a hero. Wisdom: Wisdom is the most desired quality, which a leader must possess. A fool can lead a horde of beasts but not human beings set on a definite purpose. Only a wise and astute person can do so. Whatever a hero maybe a warrior, a preacher like wisdom is always an attribute that all of them possess. Honesty: In all the endeavours that a hero takes up, honesty forms the base of all his efforts. This honesty earns him the deference of others and helps him lead his adherents to the desired goal. Loyalty: A hero is considered to possess fierce loyalties in the sense that he is faithful to whatever tasks they take up. His commitment to a particular cause leads him way beyond others citing an example for others to follow him. Virtuosity: (mastery, skill, brilliance, polish, craft, expertise, flair, panache, éclat) A hero is never foolishly audacious. He is always judicious and well skilled to cite and seize the opportunities, which present themselves on the way towards his destination. A hero is laden with all the essential faculties, which are instrumental to accomplish what he seeks. Sacrifice: Sacrifice is a quality that stands unique from all the other virtues which makes a hero noble in his deeds. He or she is always quite willing to cast off the predilections and personal comforts whenever they become indispensable for a higher cause or for the welfare of others. Determination: For a hero the word “Impossible” always decomposes to yield “I am possible.” A hero is unflinching in his or her determination and believes in his ability without the whiff of dubiety. Focus: Being focused is also one of the most prominent qualities of a hero. It seems as if all the heroes that have walked on the surface of the earth have been born with definite motives. All their life they hardly lose focus of what they want to achieve or establish. Compassion: A true hero is always empathetic, benevolent and shows a great deal of compassion and tenderness to those ailing or in distress. He or she keeps aside thoughts those are oriented to the self and embraces an attitude that serves others. Example: A hero does not gun down unarmed people. Perseverance: This quality is what that makes the hero special. Even if they encounter failure on their way, they are determined to get over it and fight till they achieve success. They do not give up simply rather they are focused to withstand all the consequences that they may encounter in their path. Dedication: The heroes are selflessly dedicated to their task and will thus focus their actions towards its achievement. They wholeheartedly dedicate themselves to the task, which is set, and work towards its completion. Intrepidity: The heroes have an intrepidity that is unshaken despite anything that comes in their path of their focused success. They are tenacious to fight challenges with "resolute courageousness". Conviction: Heroes have a strong conviction as they have strong beliefs regarding a particular situation. It is a set of unshakable thoughts or beliefs, which cannot be altered by any chance. Fortitude: Fortitude can be defined as strength of mind that is involved in encountering a deed that is perilous with an effulgent spirit that is adopted with passive intrepidity. Responsibility: Whatever be the type of responsibility entailed on them, they take it up with utmost sincerity and take it to its logical conclusion.