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Great writeup! As I read it, it also reminded me of this poem "Dulce Et Decorum Est" - http://www.english.emory.edu/LostPoets/Dulce.html http://www.english.emor
by samratjp 16y ago
Great writeup! As I read it, it also reminded me of this poem "Dulce Et Decorum Est" - http://www.english.emory.edu/LostPoets/Dulce.html http://www.english.emory.edu/LostPoets/Dulce.html
- Chocobean 16y agoYes, it's quite refreshing to see great literature quotes in a "technical" or "business" kind of blog post. His reference to Owen's poem is incorrect though: the phrase originates from one of Horace's Odes, which Owen is quoting from. In Owen's poem, the phrase was used ironically: it's about as sweet and proper to die for one's country (or startup) as mustard gas and dead horses stuck in the mud. Perhaps the irony is intended....?