Prince, Bayard would have smashed his sword To see the sort of knights you dub-- Is that the last of them--O Lord Will someone take me to a pub?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Degraded knights lead a weary warrior to seek common refuge.
- In plain terms
- Bad knights make me want to leave and drink.
- What can you take from it?
- Disappointment in peers drives one to simple comforts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle disappointment?
- Where do you seek refuge?
Another view
Some may seek higher ground instead.
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