Companeros, this old man is my father. He has come to offer me rewards in the name of the Spaniards. I have always respected my father but my country comes first.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A man prioritizes his country over rewards offered by his father for a foreign power.
- In plain terms
- He respects his father but chooses loyalty to his nation instead.
- What can you take from it?
- Patriotism can override personal or family obligations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What would you choose first?
- How do you define loyalty?
Another view
Family ties can be just as strong as national loyalty in practice.
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