In honour I gained them, and in honour I will die with them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Nelson states he won his medals through honor and will die defending that same honor.
- In plain terms
- He says he got his honors honestly and will die with them.
- What can you take from it?
- Uphold the integrity with which you earned your achievements.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How did you earn your honors?
- What would you die for?
Another view
It focuses only on honor which may not cover other virtues.
More from Horatio Nelson
Victory or Westminister Abbey.
Permalink to quote #15 Duty is the great business of a sea officer; all private considerations must give way to it, however painful it may be.
Permalink to quote #17 If I had been censured every time I have run my ship, or fleets under my command, into great danger, I should have long ago been out of the Service and never i…
Permalink to quote #14
Related quotes
Beneath are deposited the remains of Lieut-Colonel Valentine Blacker, Companion of the Bath, of the Light Cavalry on the establishment of Fort Saint George. Du…
Valentine BlackerValentine Blacker quote #3 Every post is honorable in which a man can serve his country.
George WashingtonGeorge Washington quote #6 When I'm not thanked at all, I'm thanked enough; I've done my duty, and I've done no more.
Henry FieldingHenry Fielding quote #10