<ul><li>Heroes always strive to be courageous.</li><li>Heroes make sacrifices for others.</li><li>A Hero always act with integrity.</li><li>Heroes don't give up - they persevere.</li><li>Heroes always fulfill their duties.</li><li>It's heroic to give others hope.</li></ul>

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