He who would valiant be against all disaster; Let him in constancy Follow the Master. There's no discouragement Shall make him once relent; His first avowed intent To be a pilgrim.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- To be valiant against disaster, one must follow the Master with constancy.
- In plain terms
- Stay steady and follow the leader to be brave.
- What can you take from it?
- Steadfastness is key to overcoming disaster.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What keeps you steady?
- Who is your master?
Another view
Blindly following a master may not always lead to safety.
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