[Speech] I HAVE NOTHING TO OFFER BUT BLOOD, TOIL, TEARS, AND SWEAT. - Churchill's Commitment
I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat.
/aɪ hæv ˈnʌθɪŋ tu ˈɒfər bʌt blʌd, tɔɪl, tɪəz, ənd swɛt./
Dedication to perseverance
Winston Churchill's declaration "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat" conveyed his unwavering commitment to fighting against Nazi Germany. This speech, delivered at the beginning of his tenure as Prime Minister, inspired the British people to persevere through the hardships of World War II. Churchill’s words became synonymous with courage and resolve in the face of adversity.
Background
Winston Churchill
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Speech to the House of Commons, May 13, 1940