I have always been of opinion that all the political workers should be indifferent and should never bother about the legal fight in the law courts and should boldly bear the heaviest possible sentences inflicted upon them. They may defend themselves but always from purely political considerations and never from a personal point of view.
Interpretation
Bhagat Singh advocates for political workers to focus on their convictions rather than legal battles.
In this quote, Bhagat Singh expresses the belief that political activists should remain steadfast and resilient in their convictions, prioritizing their political beliefs over personal concerns when facing legal challenges. He argues that the struggle for political change is more important than the legal consequences faced by individuals, suggesting that the integrity of their cause should guide their actions rather than a desire for self-preservation.
In practice
During a political rally, one might reference this quote to inspire activists to remain steadfast despite legal threats.
One should not interpret the word “Revolution” in its literal sense. Various meanings and significances are attributed to this word, according to the interests of those who use or misuse it. For the established agencies of exploitation it conjures up a feeling of blood stained horror. To the revolutionaries it is a sacred phrase.
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