Do you know Quote by Philip Gibbs
“But do you know, I shall not be sorry to die. I shall be glad, Monsieur. And why glad, you ask? Because I love France and hate the Germans who have put this war on us.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Great War, Philip Gibbs, 1915
A soldier finds purpose in love for his country and hatred of the enemy, accepting death as inevitable.
In simple terms: Love for nation outweighs fear of death.
Find meaning in values, confront mortality.
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When to use this quote
- combat
- civil service
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What values sustain you in hardship?
- How does hatred affect your decisions?
Hate can blind judgment and fuel conflict.