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Sueno con claustros de marmol donde en silencio divino los heroes, de pie, reposan; ?de noche, a la luz del alma, hablo con ellos: de noche! Estan en fila: paseo entre las filas: las manos de piedra les beso: abren los ojos de piedra: mueven los labios de piedra: tiemblan las barbas de piedra: empunan la espada de piedra: lloran: ?viba la espade en la vaina! Mudo, les beso la mano.

Jose Marti#52

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About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker dreams of stone heroes in silence but wakes to find they move and weep for liberty.
In plain terms
I dream of stone heroes resting but then they wake and cry for freedom.
What can you take from it?
The dead heroes inspire the living to fight for freedom.

Where it applies

  • mourning
  • motivation
  • remembrance

Putting it to work

  • honor the dead
  • seek freedom

Questions to consider

  • Who inspires you to fight?
  • How do you honor the past?

Another view

It relies on a metaphorical vision that may not align with reality.

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