I die without seeing the dawn brighten over my native land. You who have it to see, welcome it--and forget not those who have fallen during the night!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker hopes others will enjoy the freedom they died for and remember the fallen.
- In plain terms
- Welcome the dawn of freedom and remember those who died for it.
- What can you take from it?
- Remember the sacrifices made for future freedom.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who have you forgotten that died for your today?
- How will you honor future sacrifices?
Another view
Survivors may struggle to forget trauma while welcoming hope.
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