Today’s Hero is Tomorrow’s Tyrant

Heroes often emerge as agents of change, prioritizing the common good over self-interest. However, as they achieve success, they can become overly attached to their creations or ideals. This attachment leads to a transformation where these once-heroic figures begin to resist change, becoming dogmatic and protective of their established norms. Consequently, the cycle reveals that those who were once celebrated for their contributions may evolve into the very orthodoxy they sought to transform, ultimately stifling further progress.