Try to stay a man amongst men ... There's no other hope for you.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker urges men to maintain solidarity with other men as a means of survival or hope.
- In plain terms
- Men should stick together with other men as a last hope.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek solidarity with peers to navigate life challenges.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why is male solidarity important?
- Who supports you in hard times?
Another view
It implies exclusion of women or other groups is necessary.
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