It's true that heroes are inspiring, but mustn't they also do some rescuing if they are to be worthy of their name Would Wonder Woman matter if she only sent commiserating telegrams to the distressed. (Jeanette Winterson)

It's true that heroes are inspiring, but mustn't they also do some rescuing if they are to be worthy of their name Would Wonder Woman matter if she only sent commiserating telegrams to the distressed.

Jeanette Winterson

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