'Stand up, stand up now, Tomlinson, and answer loud and high 'The good that ye did for the sake of men or ever ye came to die - 'The good that ye did for the sake of men in little earth so lone!' And the naked soul of Tomlinson grew white as a rain-washed bone.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- One must answer for the good done for others before death, with soul exposed.
- In plain terms
- You must answer for good deeds done for people before you die.
- What can you take from it?
- Reflect on good deeds done for others before death.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What good have you done?
- Are you ready to answer?
Another view
Some lives may focus more on survival than good.
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