But my friends, my brothers and sisters of the Pacific, we know who we are. We carry in our hearts the knowledge that we are the bearers of a proud legacy that surely marks us as people of strength, and courage and will. We have survived in our aquatic continent through many centuries.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He urges Pacific islanders to remember their shared legacy of strength and survival.
- In plain terms
- We are strong people with a proud history of surviving together.
- What can you take from it?
- Draw strength from your shared history and identity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What strength do you find in your identity?
- How do you honor your shared history?
Another view
Focusing on past glory can distract from current challenges.
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