This is a sad day for all of us, and to none is it sadder…
“This is a sad day for all of us, and to none is it sadder than to me. Everything that I have worked for, everything that I have hoped for, everything that I have believed in during my public life, has crashed into ruins. There is only one thing left for me to do; that is, to devote what strength and powers I have to forwarding the victory of the cause for which we have to sacrifice so much... I trust I may live to see the day when Hitlerism has been destroyed and a liberated Europe has been re-established.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He acknowledges personal loss but urges continued struggle against tyranny, placing hope in future liberation.
In simple terms: Personal loss, continued fight against tyranny
Commit to the cause despite setbacks
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- political leadership
- war effort
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leaders balance personal sorrow with public duty?
- What sacrifices are justified for a greater cause?
The quote may overlook personal grief's impact on decision making.