Now let us sing - Long live the king, And Gilpin, long live he; And, when he next doth ride abroad, May I be there to see!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker celebrates the king and a companion named Gilpin.
- In plain terms
- Let us sing for the king and Gilpin.
- What can you take from it?
- Celebrate leaders and friends.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you celebrate?
- Why do we sing for leaders?
Another view
Blind loyalty can be dangerous.
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