Such a vague comment is only helpful to those who are already familiar with its meaning. It's in French and the translation is "To encourage others". Looks like

Such a vague comment is only helpful to those who are already familiar with its meaning. It's in French and the translation is "To encourage others". Looks like, more important than the translation, is that it's a famous quote from The Battle of Minorca https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Minorca_(1756) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Minorca_(1756) If you see another vague reference: "In this country, it is wise to kill an admiral from time to time to encourage the others." it's from the same battle. Note to those who leave these drive-by vague quotes, they're nearly pointless. Not everyone knows what you're talking about. Those that are familiar with the quote are already familiar with the reference. It's just a circle jerk of "I get that reference". Congratulations, you educated no one. Sure, I looked it up but that's rare. Most people will see the comment, dismiss it and move on. It's especially frustrating on mobile where it's not as easy to explore. Here's a little bit from the wiki on the battle > The Battle of Minorca (20 May 1756) was a naval battle between French and British fleets. It was the opening sea battle of the Seven Years' War in the European theatre. Shortly after the war began British and French squadrons met off the Mediterranean island of Menorca (historically called "Minorca" by the British). The French won the battle. The subsequent decision by the British to withdraw to Gibraltar handed France a strategic victory and led directly to the Fall of Minorca. > The British failure to save Menorca led to the controversial court-martial and execution of the British commander, Admiral John Byng, for "failure to do his utmost" to relieve the siege of the British garrison on Menorca. edit: added rant. edit: added more rant.