Heroes are made by the paths they choose, not the powers they are graced with.

The line contrasts innate gifts (“powers…graced with”) with moral agency (“paths they choose”), arguing that heroism is fundamentally ethical rather than genetic, magical, or circumstantial. It reframes the heroic identity as something earned through decisions—especially difficult, costly, or principled ones—rather than bestowed by talent or destiny. In a fantasy context, it pushes back against “chosen one” narratives by insisting that character is proven in action: courage, sacrifice, and responsibility matter more than extraordinary abilities. The quote’s appeal lies in its democratic impulse: anyone can become heroic by choosing rightly, even without special advantages.