On Aug 6, 2008, at 11:06 AM, K. Jerry Smith wrote:

>
> On Aug 6, 2008, at 10:33 AM, Robert Severn wrote:
>
>> I think it's really about not surrendering. It's a Welsh thing --
>> the unofficial national anthem, Men of Harlech: "Welshman scorn to
>> yield..."
>>
>> Bob
>
>
> Yep, there are several different thoughts as to his intent, and that
> is certainly one of them. The sentiment is also the same for
> Southern US rockers:
>
> Well I won't back down, no I won't back down
> You can stand me up at the gates of hell
> But I won't back down
>
> Gonna stand my ground, won't be turned around
> And I'll keep this world from draggin' me down
> Gonna stand my ground and I won't back down
>
> Hey baby, there aint no easy way out
> Hey I will stand my ground
> And I won't back down.
>
> Well I know what's right, I got just one life
> In a world that keeps on pushin' me around
> But I'll stand my ground and I won't back down
>
> Tom Petty
>
> :-)
> Jerry
> Another favorite of mine!


Bob

Robert K Severn
Severn Associates
Marketing Services
rsevern@severnet.com

We are not now that strength which in the old days
Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are,
One equal-temper of heroic hearts,
Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.
--Tennison




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