Battle Quote by Paul H. Dunn
“You remember the Duke of Wellington was talking of the Battle of Waterloo when he said that it was not that the British soldiers were braver than the French soldiers. It was just that they were brave five minutes longer. And in our struggles sometimes that's all it takes-to be brave five minutes longer, to try just a little harder, to not give up on ourselves when everything seems to beg for our defeat.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, attributed to Paul H. Dunn
Bravery is often a matter of endurance; a few extra minutes can change outcomes.
In simple terms: Being brave a little longer can win battles.
Key Takeaway
Persist a bit longer when facing defeat.
Themes
perseverance
resilience
combat
mindset
effort
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- sports competition
- personal crises
- career challenges
- health recoveries
Key Concepts
psychology
endurance
motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- What small extra effort can you add today?
- How does endurance shape success?
A Different Perspective
Bravery alone may not overcome structural disadvantages.
![“The rationale which accompanies that imposition of male authority euphemistically referred to as 'the battle of the sexes' bears a certain resemblance to the formulas of nations at war, where any heinousness is justified on the grounds that the enemy is either an inferior [part of the] species or…” quote by Kate Millett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/895/kate-millett-7301_accompany_the-rationale-which-accompanies-that-imp_8896.jpg)
