That flag and I are twins, born in the same hour from the same womb of destiny. We cannot be parted in life or in death.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker identifies deeply with the flag, seeing their fates as inseparable.
- In plain terms
- I am tied to my country forever.
- What can you take from it?
- Loyalty is lifelong.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What symbol represents your values?
- How do you define loyalty?
Another view
It equates personal identity too closely with a symbol.
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