One sharp stern struggle and the slaves of centuries are free.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A single intense struggle can liberate people who have been enslaved for generations. Freedom often comes after one decisive conflict.
- In plain terms
- One hard fight can free people who have been slaves for a long time.
- What can you take from it?
- A single decisive action can end long oppression.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What struggles end oppression?
- Is one battle enough for freedom?
Another view
Lasting freedom usually requires more than one struggle.
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