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A subtrope of IAmTheTrope. Compare ImADoctorNotAPlaceholder. Contrast ChosenZero.

A subtrope of IAmTheTrope. Compare ImADoctorNotAPlaceholder. Contrast ChozenZero.

A subtrope of IAmTheTrope. Compare ImADoctorNotAPlaceholder.

* In the ''JusticeLeague'', Cadmus arc, after seeing a tape of the Justice Lords' [[MirrorUniverse alternate universe]], where TheFlash was killed at the hands of Lex Luthor and the rest of the [[LuckySeven original seven]] became dictators following Luthor's death at the hands of {{Superman}}, TheQuestion reasoned the deaths of Luthor and Flash to be inevitable. He ''attempted'' to [[ShootTheDog kill Luthor]] to prevent the [[TheEndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt future]] that would ensue following Luthor's death at the hands of Superman. His reasoning essentially amounted to: No one would care if a known ConspiracyTheorist broke the ThouShaltNotKill policy, but if a ''hero'' were to breach this code of ethics, for mere [[{{Revenge}} vengeance]], no less, the world would go to hell (which probably wasn't far from the truth).

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* This is practically the motto of Solid Snake from MetalGearSolid.
* Hercules exhibits the "loss of confidence" variant by the book in Kingdom Hearts II. HeGetsBetter.
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* In [[BuffyTheVampireSlayer]]'s episode "The Gift":

* In the ''JusticeLeague'', Cadmus arc, after seeing a tape of the Justice Lords' [[MirrorUniverse alternate universe]], where TheFlash was killed at the hands of Lex Luthor and the rest of the [[LuckySeven original seven]] became dictators following Luther's death at the hands of {{Superman}}, TheQuestion reasoned the deaths of Luthor and Flash to be inevitable. He ''attempted'' to [[ShootTheDog kill Luthor]] to prevent the [[TheEndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt future]] that would ensue following Luthor's death at the hands of Superman. His reasoning essentially amounted to: No one would care if a known ConspiracyTheorist broke the ThouShaltNotKill policy, but if a ''hero'' were to breach this code of ethics, for mere [[{{Revenge}} vengeance]], no less, the world would go to hell (which probably wasn't far from the truth).

A subtrope of IAmTheTrope.

* In [[TheLionTheWitchAndTheWardrobe The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe]], upon learning of the [[BecauseDestinySaysSo prophecy]] that they shall be heroes, the Pevensies provide this little gem:

* In the film, {{Twilight}}, Edward uses this trope to warn Bella to stay away from him.

* [[TheDarkKnightSaga Batman]] delivers the page quote to reveal his ZeroApprovalGambit.

* This attitude plays a huge role in the character of [[{{Gone}} Sam]], the DesignatedHero of the FAYZ. Phrases reminiscent of the trope are consistently repeated throughout the books.
* [[{{Twilight}} Edward]] uses this trope as an attempt to warn Bella to stay away:

* [[HarryPotter Harry]] verbalized this trope a few times throughout the series. In [[HarryPotter/HarryPotterAndTheDeathlyHallows Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]] he experienced somewhat of a fleeting DialogueReversal with [[TheAtoner Ron]] after Ron's return and redemption.

* [[TheDarkKnightSaga The Dark Knight]] soundtrack has a piece titled "I'm Not A Hero" and correlates with the scene in which the page quote is delivered.

* In the JusticeLeague, Cadmus arc, after seeing a tape of the Justice Lords' [[MirrorUniverse alternate universe]], where TheFlash was killed at the hands of Lex Luthor and the rest of the [[LuckySeven original seven]] became dictators following Luther's death at the hands of {{Superman}}, TheQuestion reasoned the deaths of Luthor and Flash to be inevitable. He ''attempted'' to [[ShootTheDog kill Luthor]] to prevent the [[TheEndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt future]] that would ensue following Luthor's death at the hands of Superman. His reasoning essentially amounted to: No one would care if a known ConspiracyTheorist broke the ThouShaltNotKill policy, but if a ''hero'' were to breach this code of ethics, for mere [[{{Revenge}} vengeance]], no less, the world would go to hell (which probably wasn't far from the truth).

->''You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain. I can do those things because I'm not a hero, like Dent. I killed those people. That's what I can be.''
->''No, you can't! You're not! ''
->''I'm whatever Gotham needs me to be.''
-->- Batman and Lt. James Gordon, '''[[TheDarkKnightSaga The Dark Knight]]'''

->'''Random guy:''' ''You're my hero! ''
->'''[[{{Mascot}} Hot Dog Man]]:''' ''I'm not a hero. I'm a hot dog.''
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* In the JusticeLeague, Cadmus arc, after seeing a tape of the Justice Lords' [[MirrorUniverse alternate universe]], where TheFlash was killed at the hands of Lex Luthor and the rest of the [[LuckySeven original seven]] became dictators following Luther's death at the hands of {{Superman}}, TheQuestion reasoned the deaths of Luthor and Flash to be inevitable. He ''attempted'' to [[ShootTheDog kill Luthor]] to prevent the [[TheEndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt future]] that would ensue following Luthor's death at the hands of Superman. His reasoning essentially amounted to: No one would care if a known ConspiracyTheorist broke the ThouShaltNotKill policy, but if a ''hero'' were to breach this code of ethics, for mere [[{{Revenge}} vengeance]], no less, the world would go to hell.

* In the JusticeLeague, Cadmus arc, after seeing a tape of the Justice Lords' [[MirrorUniverse alternate universe]], where TheFlash was killed at the hands of Lex Luthor and the rest of the [[LuckySeven original seven]] became dictators following Luther's death at the hands of {{Superman}}, TheQuestion reasoned the deaths of Luthor and Flash to be inevitable. He ''attempted'' to [[ShootTheDog kill Luthor]] to prevent the [[TheEndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt future]] that would ensue following Luthor's death at the hands of Superman. His reasoning essentially amounted to: No one would care if a known conspiracy theorist broke the ThouShaltNotKill policy, but if a ''hero'' were to breach this code of ethics, for mere [[{{Revenge}} vengeance]], no less, the world would go to hell.

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-- Batman and Lt. James Gordon, '''[[TheDarkKnightSaga The Dark Knight]]'''

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Often preceded by "You're a hero!" TheHero will respond: "I'm not a hero. I'm fill-in-the-blank!"

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