It is only when a man tames his own demons that he becomes the king of himself if not of the world.
The Hero With a Thousand FacesI'll show Dunky he's not the only one in the family who can rush foolishly into danger!
The Hero's Guide to Being an OutlawThats what happens to Snow in Texas, lady. It freaking MELTS!!" Leo Valdez- The Lost Hero
The Lost HeroI have brought you a hero’s fate, and a hero’s fate is never happy. It is never anything but tragic.
The Lightning ThiefThat is why enemies can be great motivators. They serve as fuel for your fire.
We All Need Heroes: Stories of the Brave and FoolishIf the reader cares, I don't think it matters so much whether your hero is in fact an anti-hero.
Barry Eisler