Sir Richard spoke and he laughed, and we roared a hurrah, and so The little Revenge ran on sheer into the heart of the foe, With her hundred fighters on deck, and her ninety sick below; For half of their fleet to the right and half to the left were seen, And the little Revenge ran on through the long sea-lane between.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The ship Revenge sails bravely into battle despite heavy losses, showing determination and unity.
- In plain terms
- Revenge pushes forward courageously even when many are wounded.
- What can you take from it?
- Keep moving forward despite setbacks.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives people to keep fighting when odds are against them?
Another view
The quote glorifies combat, which may not apply to non‑conflict situations.
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