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“Agnes Darling, if such should be we never meet again, while firing my last shot, I will gently breathe the name of my wife - Agnes - and with wishes even for my enemies I will make the plunge and try to swim to the other shore.” quote by Wild Bill Hickok
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“Agnes Darling, if such should be we never meet again, while firing my last shot, I will gently breathe the name of my wife - Agnes - and with wishes even for my enemies I will make the plunge and try to swim to the other shore.”

Wild Bill Hickok

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The narrator vows to honor his wife's name and extend goodwill even to enemies while confronting death.

In simple terms: Honor loved ones and show compassion, even in danger.

Key Takeaway

Remember loved ones, act with compassion.

Themes

honor compassion courage

Mood

somber reflective

Type

historical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • military service
  • personal letters
  • historical narratives

Key Concepts

legacy enemy empathy final acts

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can one balance personal honor with self‑preservation?
  • What does extending wishes to enemies reveal about character?
A Different Perspective

Romanticizing sacrifice may overlook practical survival.

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