No man is worth his salt who is not ready at all times to risk his well-being, to risk his body, to risk his life, in a great cause.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A person who will not risk their life or well-being for a great cause has little worth.
- In plain terms
- You are not worth much if you won't risk anything for a cause.
- What can you take from it?
- Worth is tied to the willingness to sacrifice for a cause.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What causes are worth dying for?
- When is risk justified?
Another view
Not everyone has the privilege to risk their life safely.
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