Kiss me, Hardy
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Nelson makes a brief, personal request to a close associate likely in a moment of distress or finality.
- In plain terms
- He asks a man named Hardy to kiss him.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek comfort from close allies in difficult moments.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you turn to in crisis?
- What comfort do you seek?
Another view
Without context the meaning is ambiguous and potentially unclear.
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