Quote by Lech Walesa

I belong to a nation which over the past centuries has experienced many hardships and reverses. The world reacted with silence or with mere sympathy when Polish frontiers were crossed by invading armies and the sovereign state had to succumb to brutal force.

I belong to a nation which over the past centuries has exper

Summary

This quote highlights the resilience and suffering of Poland as a nation throughout history. The speaker describes how the world remained indifferent or offered only superficial support when Poland faced invasions and had to surrender to violence. The quote speaks to the struggles, challenges, and lack of international solidarity faced by Poland in the face of external threats. Overall, it conveys a sense of historical adversity and the need for recognition and empathy from the global community.

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By Lech Walesa

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