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“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.” quote by Christiaan Rudolf de Wet
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“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.”

Christiaan Rudolf de Wet

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.

Key Takeaway

Stand firm, no matter the price.

Themes

courage defense determination

Mood

defiant resolute

Type

historical military

When to use this quote

  • war
  • siege
  • defensive stand

Key Concepts

military strategy nationalism sacrifice

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the limits of sacrifice?
  • When is surrender wiser?
A Different Perspective

May lead to needless loss of life.

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