Monday, February 4, 2008

The Alamo - your thoughts

Sir Walter Scott said, "One crowded hour of glorious life is worth an age without a name." In the movie, "The Alamo," William Travis says this to his young son before he leaves him.

What do you think this quote means, and do you agree or disagree? Give your thoughts, and read others' comments by clicking on the heading to this blog entry, or by clicking on "Comments" below.

RVI

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

This is unrelated, but when do Pop Culture Points start?

Ron Ippolito said...

When I'm good and ready. Thanks for the reminder, DSDude.

Anonymous said...

i think it means that one moment can be great and wonderful even if it is short. sorry that's all i know for now

katiie said...

i think it means one hour of fame is better than living a whole lifetime w// out ever being in the limelight.
:]]]

(it depends on your outlook of life)

katiie said...

i think it means that one hour of fame is better than living a whole lifetime w// out ever being in the limelight.
:]]

(it depends on your outlook of life)

katie

Anonymous said...

I think this relates to the war, especially. You fight and feel good about yourself. You feel it is better to die for your country heroicly rather than die a whimp.

Sam

Anonymous said...

i think it means that if you have a purpose or meaning to life then that is infinitely more valuable than wasting away your days trying to find one