Independence is never given to a people, it has to be earned; and, once earned, must be defended.
Interpretation
True independence requires effort and vigilance to maintain.
This quote emphasizes that independence is not simply granted to a group; it is a hard-fought achievement that requires perseverance and a commitment to protect it. It highlights the idea that once a society gains its autonomy, it must constantly work to safeguard its freedoms against external and internal threats.
In practice
During a speech about national pride and autonomy.
Palestine must be built up without violating the legitimate interests of the Arabs.. Palestine is not Rhodesia... 600,0000 Arabs live there, who before the sense of justice of the world have exactly the same rights to their homes as we have to our National Home.
A law is something which must have a moral basis, so that there is an inner compelling force for every citizen to obey.
When we're afraid, we lose all sense of analysis and reflection. Our fear paralyzes us. Besides, fear has always been the driving force behind all dictators' repression.
Don't make assumptions. Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want.
For us, driving is not what we are looking for, but being in the driver's seat of our only destiny. That means ending guardianship in Saudi Arabia, which means recognizing women as full citizens.
I tried to get into the mind of my opponent and psyche him out.
Remember your personal demons should be afraid of you, because you are their home, their food, and as you heal, their executioner.
Cancer had given me a reverse celebrity status: all the attention for something you didn't want to be known for. I had crossed over into a new land, the land of Patient. And with every step I was feeling less like Suleika.
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