As long as I breathe I hope. As long as I breathe I shall fight for the future, that radiant future, in which man, strong and beautiful, will become master of the drifting stream of his history and will direct it towards the boundless horizons of beauty, joy and happiness!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Trotsky expresses hope that humanity will master its history to achieve a future of beauty and happiness.
- In plain terms
- He hopes humanity can control its future to create joy and beauty.
- What can you take from it?
- Hope drives the fight for a beautiful and just future.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes hope possible?
- Can humanity truly master its history?
Another view
It assumes a utopian outcome is achievable through human control.
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