Zhukov's right arm, which once was enlisted in a just cause, will battle no more. Sleep! Russian history holds, as is fitting, Space for the exploits of those who, though bold, marching triumphant through foreign cities, trembled in terror when they came home.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Zhukov reflects on his military service ending, noting that even heroes who conquered abroad feared returning home.
- In plain terms
- He stopped fighting, acknowledging that victors often tremble at the thought of home.
- What can you take from it?
- Even great triumphs are shadowed by personal fears.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What happens after victory?
- Why do heroes fear home?
Another view
This view assumes all heroes share the same fear of home.
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