Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more;
Or close the wall up with our English dead.
In peace there's nothing so becomes a man
As modest stillness and humility;
But when the blast of war blows in our ears,
Then imitate the action of the tiger. . . .
I recall Henry's famous words, as penned by good ol' Will, as I venture forth to win my war with this PhD. I do not know many Englishmen, and the ones I do know I have no inclination to use as wall putty. However, I do think a good mix of stillness and humility, blended with the ferocity and courage of a tiger will suit me well as I seek to finish.
Or close the wall up with our English dead.
In peace there's nothing so becomes a man
As modest stillness and humility;
But when the blast of war blows in our ears,
Then imitate the action of the tiger. . . .
I recall Henry's famous words, as penned by good ol' Will, as I venture forth to win my war with this PhD. I do not know many Englishmen, and the ones I do know I have no inclination to use as wall putty. However, I do think a good mix of stillness and humility, blended with the ferocity and courage of a tiger will suit me well as I seek to finish.
