Comrades, leave me here a little, while as yet 'tis early morn: Leave me here, and when you want me, sound upon the bugle horn.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A soldier asks comrades to leave him for a while, promising to signal when needed.
- In plain terms
- He requests a brief pause, with a signal to return.
- What can you take from it?
- Communicate clear signals when you need temporary space.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When have you needed a short break from a team?
- What signal works best for you?
Another view
Specific to military context; may not translate directly.
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