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“My life has ever been devoted to her service from my youth up, though never before in a cause like this - a cause for which I would most cheerfully risk and lay down my life.” quote by David Wooster
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“My life has ever been devoted to her service from my youth up, though never before in a cause like this - a cause for which I would most cheerfully risk and lay down my life.”

David Wooster

About This Quote

Source Letter: Personal Correspondence, 1775

Devoted lifelong service to a cause, willing to sacrifice life for it.

In simple terms: Life devoted to service, ready to die for cause.

Key Takeaway

Commit fully to meaningful causes.

Themes

service sacrifice dedication

Mood

inspirational determined

Type

historical motivational

When to use this quote

  • military enlistment
  • activism
  • volunteer work

Key Concepts

military patriotism personal conviction heroism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What cause drives you?
  • When is sacrifice justified?
A Different Perspective

Self-sacrifice may overlook personal well‑being.

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