“Where do you think you are going? Can’t you see that the battle is won? Come on, stand firm!”
Napoleon I of France (1769–1821) French general, First Consul and later Emperor of the French
During the final stages of the Battle of Lutzen
Source: The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
“Where do you think you are going? Can’t you see that the battle is won? Come on, stand firm!”
Napoleon I of France (1769–1821) French general, First Consul and later Emperor of the French
During the final stages of the Battle of Lutzen
Gordon G. Chang (1951) American lawyer
Gordon Chang: NBA Controversy Shows China Is ‘Weaponizing Our Companies Against Us’ https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2019/10/08/gordon-chang-nba-controversy-shows-beijing-is-weaponizing-our-companies/ (8 October 2019)
“When I can’t stand. Up in this cage I’m not regretting. ~ "Lose You"”
Pete Yorn (1974) American musician
Song lyrics
“MENDEL: Once you’re on your knees, you can’t stand up straight again.”
Act I (p. 48)
The Trial of God (1979)
John Wooden (1910–2010) American basketball coach
They Call Me Coach (1972)
Variant: You cannot live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you
“We can’t stand neutral in this battle of ideas. We have to back those who share our values.”
David Cameron (1966) Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
2010s, 2015, Speech on (20 July 2015)