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“It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees”

Emiliano Zapata

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This quote talks about the importance of standing up for what you believe in. It's saying that living in fear or accepting mistreatment is worse than risking your life to defend your own dignity. Imagine you are in a job where your boss is very unfair and always makes you feel small. If you stay quiet and accept this bad treatment, you may keep your job, but you won't feel good about yourself. Instead, if you speak up or look for another job where you are treated with respect, you're taking a stand. Even if speaking up is risky, doing so means you are standing proud and strong. This idea can help people be brave and make choices that keep their self-respect, even when it’s difficult.

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Bravery Courage Defiance Dignity Empowerment Freedom Honor Resistance Self-respect
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