Come on, you sons of bitches, do you want to live forever?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Urging soldiers to fight bravely rather than seek safety.
- In plain terms
- Fight now to survive later.
- What can you take from it?
- Courage saves lives.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is worth dying for?
- When is risk necessary?
Another view
Can be seen as reckless.
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