All dignified people in the world, whether Arabs or Muslims or others with dignity, are very proud of the speech made by president Bashar al-Assad a few days ago here in Damascus. For me he is the last Arab ruler, and Syria is the last Arab country. It is the fortress of the remaining dignity of the Arabs, and that's why I'm proud to be here.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker praises a Syrian leader and frames Syria as the last remaining Arab state holding onto dignity against external pressures.
- In plain terms
- Syria is seen as the last place where Arab dignity remains intact.
- What can you take from it?
- Leaders who resist pressure can be seen as defenders of national dignity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines national dignity?
- Is pride always positive?
Another view
The characterization of Syria as the only dignified Arab state ignores other nations.
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