Believed Quote by Christiaan Rudolf de Wet
“For myself, I believed that that 13th of March should see a fight to the finish, cost what it might! for if Bloemfontein was to be taken, it would only be over our dead bodies.”
About This Quote
Source Historical Speech: Boer War, 1900
He vowed to defend Bloemfontein at all costs, even if it meant death.
In simple terms: Defend at any cost.
Stand firm, no matter the price.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- war
- siege
- defensive stand
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the limits of sacrifice?
- When is surrender wiser?
May lead to needless loss of life.