When you restore democracy, you cannot say that only those who worked for the restoration of democracy will be allowed to use the privileges of a democracy.
Corazon AquinoRead
You have spent many lives and much treasure to bring freedom to many lands that were reluctant to receive it. And here you have a people who won it by themselves and need only the help to preserve it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the value of self-fought freedom and the importance of supporting it.
Corazon Aquino's quote reflects on the struggles and sacrifices made to achieve freedom, contrasting those who were given freedom with those who obtained it through their own efforts. It emphasizes the need to aid those who have fought for their own liberation in maintaining it, suggesting that true freedom is not just given but earned.
Themes
FreedomSupportSacrificeSelf-DeterminationCourage
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on human rights, one might quote this to emphasize the importance of supporting societies in maintaining their freedoms.
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