I was certainly seriously emotionally affected [ when…
“I was certainly seriously emotionally affected [ when Louise Hillary and Belinda Hillary died], but we were building the hospital at the time and I decided that the only thing to do was to carry on and complete the hospital - and it was a jolly good hospital too, I might say. So I really did it by working and working on the things that Louise and I had been working on.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He chose to honor his lost loved ones by continuing their shared mission, focusing on work rather than grief.
In simple terms: He kept working to honor them.
Continue the mission despite loss.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- hospital construction
- community service
- personal loss
- team leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can work become a tribute?
- What supports perseverance after loss?
Emotional pain can hinder progress if not channeled.