Historical Explanation:
Winston Churchill was United Kingdom’s Prime Minister during World War II. Churchill was also a military officer and writer. Churchill wrote war reports to The Daily Graphic, specifically Mahdist War, Second Boer War, and the Siege of Malakand. His main writing outout comprised of non-fiction but he also wrote one fictional novel and a short story.
Metaphysical Implication:
The quote emphasizes man’s duty. Men must never forget why they are on earth and do their jobs with all their might. For the reason that death may seize a man’s life at any moment. According to Churchill, it is better to take one’s last breath at “our finest hour” than live and die apathetically.
Practical Application:
As college students, we should take our studies seriously. We should take our relationships with our professors seriously. Our duty is to succeed in our jobs, and our job right now is to do our homework, turn in our papers, and study for our exams. For if others see us, others will say it is our finest hour.
