Quote by Jose Marti

Let those who desire a secure homeland conquer it. Let those who do not conquer it live under the whip and in exile, watched over like wild animals, cast from one country to another, concealing the death of their souls with a beggar's smile from the scorn of free men.

Let those who desire a secure homeland conquer it. Let those

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that those who actively work towards establishing a secure homeland will be able to enjoy its benefits, while those who do not make efforts to claim or defend it will suffer a more vulnerable existence, oppressed and wandering without a true place to call their own. It emphasizes the contrast between those who have secured freedom and those who, lacking it, must disguise their despair with a faÃ§ade of contentment. Ultimately, it portrays the importance of asserting one's rights and autonomy to avoid a life filled with hardship and subjugation.

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By Jose Marti

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