Resolved to die in the last dike of prevarication.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Burke declares a resolve to die confronting the final barrier of prevarication (deception).
- In plain terms
- He will die confronting the last lie.
- What can you take from it?
- Stand firm against deceit, even at great personal cost.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does it mean to die for truth?
- When is it justified to risk everything for honesty?
Another view
The statement is vague and lacks concrete guidance.
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