I'm truly sorry man's dominion has broken Nature's social union.
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Liberty's in every blow! Let us do or die.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of fighting for freedom and being willing to sacrifice everything for it.
In this quote, Robert Burns passionately conveys the idea that true liberty requires determination and bravery. He asserts that the struggle for freedom is not just a physical battle, but a profound commitment to embrace the risks involved, suggesting that one should be ready to face death rather than live without liberty.
Themes
LibertyCourageFreedomSacrificeFight
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of civil rights.
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