I have undertaken vengeance. I want Liberty and Equality to reign in Saint-Domingue. I work to bring them into existence. Unite yourselves to us, brothers, and fight with us for the same cause.
Toussaint LouvertureRead
At the beginning of the troubles of Saint Domingo, I felt that I was destined to great things. When I received this divine intimation, I was four and fifty years of age; I could neither read nor write.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the belief in one's potential to achieve greatness, regardless of age or education.
Toussaint Louverture reflects on a pivotal moment in his life when, despite being illiterate and at a mature age, he received a profound sense of purpose that signaled his destined greatness. This speaks to the idea that true potential is not limited by one's circumstances but inspired by a deep inner calling to overcome challenges and lead change.
In practice
This quote could inspire individuals during a motivational seminar about overcoming adversity.
I have undertaken vengeance. I want Liberty and Equality to reign in Saint-Domingue. I work to bring them into existence. Unite yourselves to us, brothers, and fight with us for the same cause.
Citizens, not less generous than myself, let your most precious moments be employed in causing the past to be forgotten; let all my fellow-citizens swear never to recall the past; let them receive their misled brethren with open arms, and let them, in future, be on their guard against the traps of bad men.
The revolution of Saint Domingo was taking its course. I saw that the whites could not endure, because they were divided and because they were overpowered by numbers; I congratulated myself that I was a black man.
I am kind; I am humane. I open to you my fatherly arms. Come, all of you; I will receive you all - no less those of the South than those of the West, and of the North, who, gained over by Rigaud, have deserted your firesides, your wives, your children, to place yourselves at his side.
We went to labor in the fields, my wife and I, hand in hand. Scarcely were we conscious of the fatigues of the day. Heaven always blessed our toil.
We are free today because we are the stronger; we will be slaves again when the government becomes the stronger.
All of us have wonders hidden in our breasts, only needing circumstances to evoke them.
Grant yourself permission to have all that life has to offer, and you will discover it has more to offer than you've ever imagined.
Be certain that you do not die without having done something wonderful for humanity.
No true and permanent fame can be founded, except in labors which promote the happiness of mankind.
When you're a little girl, and you're watching the Olympics, and you see this very diverse group of gymnasts out there, and - I think this team, the Final 5, will inspire so many little girls to go out there and do what they love.
My hopes were never brighter than now.
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