&quot;There are no ordinary people. You have never talked to a mere mortal. Nations, cultures, arts, civilizations–these are mortal, and their life is to ours as the life of a gnat. But it is immortals whom we joke with, work with, marry, snub, and exploit – immortal horrors or everlasting splendours.&quot; -- C.S. Lewis  (Note: Tolkien photo, not Lewis)      List of heroes &amp; quotes on thoroughlyalive.com