I fear we have shot our bolt - but we have been to Pole and done the longest journey on record.
Robert Falcon ScottRead
But if we have been willing to give our lives to this enterprise, which is for the honour of our country, I appeal to our countrymen to see that those who depend on us are properly cared for.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of caring for those who sacrifice for the greater good of the country.
In this quote, Robert Falcon Scott calls upon his fellow countrymen to ensure that the needs of those who have dedicated their lives to serving their nation are met. It reflects a deeper sense of duty and responsibility towards not just the soldiers, but also their families and dependents, urging a collective commitment to honor their sacrifices.
Themes
SacrificeHonorCareDutyCountry
In practice
Example use cases
During a memorial day speech, one might quote this to emphasize the importance of supporting veterans.
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We are weak, writing is difficult, but for my own sake I do not regret this journey, which has shown that Englishmen can endure hardships, help one another, and meet death with as great a fortitude as ever in the past.
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Had we lived I should have had a tale to tell of the hardihood, endurance and courage of my companions which would have stirred the heart of every Englishman. These rough notes and our dead bodies must tell the tale.
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As one looks across the barren stretches of the pack, it is sometimes difficult to realise what teeming life exists immediately beneath its surface.
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But we have been to the Pole and we shall die like gentlemen. I regret only for the women we leave behind.
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