English · Proverb Attested

not all heroes wear capes

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Real people are as capable of being heroic as fictional superheroes.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Những người thật cũng có thể trở thành anh hùng như siêu nhân trong truyện

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I don't believe that heroes are extraordinary people— I believe they are ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. This is a wonderful lesson for adults and children. Not all heroes wear capes!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “not all heroes wear capes” mean?

Real people are as capable of being heroic as fictional superheroes.

Is “not all heroes wear capes” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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