Who said “I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes…”?

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Bob Dylan. A published source records them saying or writing it.

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“I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom.”
— Bob Dylan
VerifiedInterview published with the Biograph album set (1985) · evidenceHeroes and Heroism

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Dylan, B. (n.d.). I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/2217-i-think-of-a-hero-as-someone-who/

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Dylan, Bob. “I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/2217-i-think-of-a-hero-as-someone-who/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Dylan, Bob. “I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/2217-i-think-of-a-hero-as-someone-who/.

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