If my death contributes to the end of the parties and the consolidation of the Union, I shall go quietly to my grave.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Bolivar is willing to die if it ends political strife and unites the nation.
- In plain terms
- He would accept death if it helped end divisions and unite the country.
- What can you take from it?
- Unity is worth personal sacrifice.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is personal sacrifice enough to heal a nation?
Another view
Death may not actually end political parties.
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