Of course, with the increasing number of aeroplanes one gains increased opportunities for shooting down one's enemies, but at the same time, the possibility of being shot down one's self increases.
Manfred Von RichthofenRead
Fight on and fly on to the last drop of blood and the last drop of fuel, to the last beat of the heart.
Interpretation
Persevere until you have nothing left to give.
This quote by Manfred Von Richthofen emphasizes the importance of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. It encourages individuals to continue fighting for their goals and beliefs unconditionally, right up until the very end of their strength and spirit, suggesting that true bravery lies in unwavering commitment.
In practice
In a motivational speech during a sports event.
Of course, with the increasing number of aeroplanes one gains increased opportunities for shooting down one's enemies, but at the same time, the possibility of being shot down one's self increases.
If I should come out of this war alive, I will have more luck than brains.
I started shooting when I was much too far away. That was merely a trick of mine. I did not mean so much as to hit him as to frighten him, and I succeeded in catching him. He began flying curves and this enabled me to draw near.
My dear Excellency! I have not gone to war to collect cheese and eggs, but for another purpose.
Now I am within thirty yards of him. He must fall. The gun pours out its stream of lead. Then it jams. Then it reopens fire. That jam almost saved his life.
In 14 months, my government, the Philippine 2 government, has filed 11 cases. I posted bail eight times, I've been arrested twice in five weeks, detained once, and the only thing I've done, my only crime is to be a journalist, to speak truth to power.
Heroes are Ordinary People whose social action is Extra-Ordinary/ who ACT when others are passive, who give up EGO-centrism for SOCIO-centrism.
Nevertheless, to the persecution and tyranny of his cruel ministry we will not tamely submit - appealing to Heaven for the justice of our cause, we determine to die or be free . . . .
I am an opponent of war and of war preparations and an opponent of universal military training and conscription; but entirely apart from that issue, I hold that segregation in any part of the body politic is an act of slavery and an act of war.
With the inevitability of a tongue returning to probe a painful tooth, we come back and back and back again to our fears, sitting to talk them over with the eagerness of a hungry man before a full and steaming plate.
Individually and collectively, Cherokee people possess an extraordinary ability to face down adversity and continue moving forward.
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