--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We fight not for glory, nor for wealth…" description: "\"We fight not for glory, nor for wealth, nor honour but only and alone for freedom which no good man surrenders but with his life.\" — Robert the Bruce" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/28f/robert-the-bruce-70567_fighting_we-fight-not-for-glory-nor-for-wealth-no_1856923.jpg" --- # We fight not for glory, nor for wealth, nor honour but… ![“We fight not for glory, nor for wealth, nor honour but only and alone for freedom which no good man surrenders but with his life.” quote by Robert the Bruce](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/28f/robert-the-bruce-70567_fighting_we-fight-not-for-glory-nor-for-wealth-no_1856923.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/28f/robert-the-bruce-70567_fighting_we-fight-not-for-glory-nor-for-wealth-no_1856923.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/28f/robert-the-bruce-70567_fighting_we-fight-not-for-glory-nor-for-wealth-no_1856923.jpg) > “We fight not for glory, nor for wealth, nor honour but only and alone for freedom which no good man surrenders but with his life.” Robert the Bruce ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Declares that true freedom is worth sacrificing life for, rejecting material rewards. **In simple terms:** Freedom is worth dying for, not wealth. Key Takeaway Prioritize liberty over material gain. Themes freedom sacrifice valor Mood inspirational serious Type historical philosophical When to use this quote - military service - civil rights activism - personal conviction Key Concepts political philosophy ethics Questions to Reflect On - What does freedom mean to you? - Are there limits to sacrifice? 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