Real heroes don't call themselves heroes. Honorable soldiers or sailors
don't brag. They let their deeds speak for themselves. Some of the most
off-putting words any veteran can utter are "I'm a war hero."

Real heroes (and I've been honored to know some) never portray their
service in grandiose terms, telling scribes that they're reporting for
duty. Real heroes may be proud of the sacrifices they offered, but they
don't shout for attention.

This is so profoundly a part of the military code of behavior that it
cannot be over-emphasized. The rule is that those who brag about being
heroes usually aren't heroes at all. Bragging is for drunks at the end
of the bar, not for real vets. And certainly not for anyone who wishes
to trade on his service to run for Archon.

- RT

Penned by my hand on the 12th of Phaestian, in the year 371 AF.