The day may dawn when fair play, love for one's fellow men, respect for justice and freedom, will enable tormented generations to march forth triumphant from the hideous epoch in which we have to dwell. Meanwhile, never flinch, never weary, never despair.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Churchill expresses hope that justice will prevail eventually, urging perseverance in dark times.
- In plain terms
- Believe justice will win one day and keep going.
- What can you take from it?
- Persist despite current suffering.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What keeps you going when it gets hard?
- Is hope enough?
Another view
Sometimes justice never arrives in a lifetime.
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