But when the country, into which I had just set my foot, was set on fire about my ears, it was time to stir. It was time for every man to stir.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- When crisis strikes your home, it is time for everyone to take action.
- In plain terms
- Act when danger threatens your land.
- What can you take from it?
- Respond quickly to crisis.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is it time to act?
Another view
Does not define what action is needed.
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