Shoulder-to-shoulder, swing to the work, we must - just…
“Shoulder-to-shoulder, swing to the work, we must - just two as we are - if we hope to make some headway. The worst cowards, banded together, have their power, but you and I have got the skill to fight their best.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Collective effort and skill can overcome even the strongest opposition, but cowardice weakens resolve.
In simple terms: Teamwork and skill beat cowardice.
Combine teamwork with skill to achieve progress.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- military campaigns
- team projects
- social movements
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What skill do you need to develop?
- How can you inspire others to act?
Cowardice can sometimes be a survival instinct.