For it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' 'Chuck him out, the brute!' But it's 'Saviour of 'is country' when the guns begin to shoot.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Society ignores soldiers until war starts.
- In plain terms
- People only respect soldiers when guns shoot.
- What can you take from it?
- Respect others before crises.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you treat veterans?
Another view
It simplifies civilian views.
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