The guerrilla band is not to be considered inferior to the army against which it fights simply because it is inferior in fire power.
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The final hour of colonialism has struck, and millions of inhabitants of Africa, Asia and Latin America rise to meet a new life and demand their unrestricted right to self-determination.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the end of colonialism and the rise of countries seeking independence and self-governance.
Che Guevara's quote highlights a significant turning point in history marked by the end of colonial rule. It speaks to the empowerment of nations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America as they embrace a new era of self-determination and freedom, asserting their rights to govern themselves and shape their destinies without foreign interference.
Themes
ColonialismSelf-DeterminationIndependenceFreedomEmpowerment
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about social justice, one might say, 'As Che Guevara said, the final hour of colonialism has struck, and it's time we acknowledge the rights of those seeking self-determination.'
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