I am well aware of the Toil and Blood and Treasure, that it will cost Us to maintain this Declaration, and support and defend these States. Yet through all the Gloom I can see the Rays of ravishing Light and Glory. I can see that the End is more than worth all the Means. And that Posterity will triumph in that Days Transaction, even although We should rue it, which I trust in God We shall not.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He acknowledges the costs of maintaining independence but sees the ultimate reward as worth the sacrifice.
- In plain terms
- The sacrifices for independence are justified by their ultimate reward.
- What can you take from it?
- Endure hardship for a greater future.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do sacrifices become unreasonable?
- How do we measure future reward?
Another view
Costs can become too great and cause collapse.
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