We didn't come this far because we are made of sugar candy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Churchill emphasizes that their survival and success are due to strength and endurance, not softness.
- In plain terms
- Hard work and toughness got them here, not ease.
- What can you take from it?
- Success comes from strength, not comfort.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What made you strong?
- Is comfort ever useful?
Another view
It ignores privilege or luck.
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