Thy spirit, Independence, let me share, Lord of the lion-heart and eagle-eye. Thy steps I follow with my bosom bare, Nor heed the storm that howls along the sky.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker asks to embody the spirit of independence, willing to face hardships without fear.
- In plain terms
- I want to be brave and independent like you.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace independence despite difficult times.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does independence cost you?
- When is ignoring danger brave?
Another view
It romanticizes suffering without addressing its costs.
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