Loyalty means nothing unless it has at its heart the absolute principle of self-sacrifice.
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It is like writing history with lightning and my only regret is that it is all so terribly true.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the swift and impactful nature of events that shape history, with a sense of regret for their harsh reality.
Woodrow Wilson's quote suggests that significant historical events often occur rapidly and with immense force, much like a lightning strike. He conveys a sense of sorrow or regret that these events are not just stories or myths, but rather painful truths that encapsulate the complexities and struggles of the human experience. Through this metaphor, Wilson emphasizes the seriousness and immediacy of these historical moments.
Themes
HistoryTruthImpactRegretEvents
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a documentary about historical events to emphasize their profound impact.
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Once lead this people into war, and they'll forget there ever was such a thing as tolerance. To fight, you must be brutal and ruthless, and the spirit of ruthless brutality will enter into the very fiber of our national life, infecting Congress, the courts, the policeman on the beat, the man in the street.
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