I am all right - I am a little sore. Anybody has a right to be sore with a bullet in him. You would find that if I was in battle now I would be leading my men just the same. Just the same way I am going to make this speech.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Despite being wounded, the speaker insists on leading his men and finishing his speech.
- In plain terms
- I am hurt but I will still lead and speak.
- What can you take from it?
- Commitment to duty overcomes physical pain.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When have you pushed through pain?
- How do you define duty?
Another view
It may encourage ignoring medical needs for duty.
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