Salvation for a race, nation or class must come from within. Freedom is never granted; it is won. Justice is never given; it is exacted.
A. Philip RandolphRead
If someone tried to deprive you of your rights, you've got to resist it. You've got to resent it. You've got to fight against it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of standing up against violations of your rights.
A. Philip Randolph's quote asserts that when one faces the deprivation of their rights, it's crucial to actively resist and oppose such injustice. This resistance is not merely a passive feeling; it involves a strong emotional response of resentment and a commitment to fight back against those who seek to undermine fundamental rights.
Themes
RightsResistanceInjusticeFightCourage
In practice
Example use cases
During a protest or rally for civil rights.
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