The Man I Want to Be
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010If I had to choose one person, real or fictional, living or dead, that I had to model my life’s philosophy on, I would choose The Doctor, as interpreted in the more modern (2005-2009) Doctor Who episodes. It isn’t that I am a fanboy (though I am,) it is simply this: The Doctor embodies almost everything I want to be, at my core. he is brave, heroic, good, and selfless… and yet dark, vengeful, and unforgiving when the situation requires. He does not compromise his principles no matter what the cost. He does not back down, no matter what the odds.
He values knowledge, kindness, freedom.
He never, ever abides evil or cruelty.
He will give you a second chance, no matter how horrible you are, no matter what you’ve done. But should you refuse the second chance, he will destroy you.
That. Is the man I want to be.
